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Distance from Beech Bottom to Sowego

Driving Distance
277.9 mi 447.2 km
Flying Distance
199.2 mi 320.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Beech Bottom, West Virginia to Sowego, Virginia is 277.9 mi (447.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.2 mi (320.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 5 hours 13 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Beech Bottom
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 40.22646
Longitude -80.651466
GPS 40.22646° N, 80.651466° W
Local Time 8:58 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Sowego
Place Sowego
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.59901
Longitude -77.576377
GPS 38.59901° N, 77.576377° W
Local Time 8:58 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Beech Bottom, West Virginia to Sowego, Virginia covers 277.9 mi (447.2 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 5 hours 13 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (266.5-277.9 miles / 429-447 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

US-48
277.9 mi 5 hours 13 minutes
Shortest
U.S. Hwy 40 E
266.5 mi 4 hours 53 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.