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Distance from Alpha to Lima

Driving Distance
271.9 mi 437.6 km
Flying Distance
199.7 mi 321.3 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Alpha, New Jersey to Lima, New York is 271.9 mi (437.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.7 mi (321.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 18 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 64 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 1:37 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Lima
State/Province New York
Country US
Latitude 42.904786
Longitude -77.611387
GPS 42.904786° N, 77.611387° W
Local Time 1:37 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Alpha, New Jersey to Lima, New York covers 271.9 mi (437.6 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 18 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (270.5-284.8 miles / 435-458 km). The primary route shown here saves 15 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 64 mph (103 km/h).

Available Routes

I-86
271.9 mi 4 hours 18 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-80 W
284.8 mi 4 hours 34 minutes
Tolls
I-81 N and I-86
270.5 mi 4 hours 20 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.