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Distance from Alpha to Arista

Driving Distance
491.5 mi 791 km
Flying Distance
395.3 mi 636.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Alpha, New Jersey to Arista, West Virginia is 491.5 mi (791 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 395.3 mi (636.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 7 hours 43 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 65 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 11:44 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Arista
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.471667
Longitude -81.261667
GPS 37.471667° N, 81.261667° W
Local Time 11:44 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Alpha, New Jersey to Arista, West Virginia covers 491.5 mi (791 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 7 hours 43 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (486.5-517.9 miles / 783-833 km). The primary route shown here saves 32 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 65 mph (105 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
491.5 mi 7 hours 43 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-68 W
517.9 mi 8 hours 19 minutes
Tolls
I-81 S and US-460 W
486.5 mi 7 hours 47 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.