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Distance from Alpha to Alto

Driving Distance
357 mi 574.5 km
Flying Distance
295.9 mi 476.3 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Alpha, New Jersey to Alto, Virginia is 357 mi (574.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 295.9 mi (476.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 36 min

The estimated travel time by road is 5 hours 39 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 63 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Alpha
Place Alpha
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.668848
Longitude -75.158181
GPS 40.668848° N, 75.158181° W
Local Time 11:02 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Alto
Place Alto
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.772079
Longitude -79.22781
GPS 37.772079° N, 79.22781° W
Local Time 11:02 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Alpha, New Jersey to Alto, Virginia covers 357 mi (574.5 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 5 hours 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (355.6-360.5 miles / 572-580 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 63 mph (101 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
357 mi 5 hours 39 minutes
Shortest Tolls
I-78 W, I-81 S and US-60 E
360.5 mi 5 hours 38 minutes
Fastest Tolls
I-78 W and I-81 S
355.6 mi 5 hours 41 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.