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Distance from Birdsnest to Sanford

Driving Distance
45.2 mi 72.8 km
Flying Distance
35.6 mi 57.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Birdsnest, Virginia to Sanford, Virginia is 45.2 mi (72.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 35.6 mi (57.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 53 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Birdsnest
Place Birdsnest
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.439025
Longitude -75.881042
GPS 37.439025° N, 75.881042° W
Local Time 3:20 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Sanford
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.925125
Longitude -75.664373
GPS 37.925125° N, 75.664373° W
Local Time 3:20 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Birdsnest, Virginia to Sanford, Virginia covers 45.2 mi (72.8 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 53 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (42.5-45.2 miles / 68-73 km). The primary route shown here saves 15 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

Lankford Hwy
45.2 mi 53 minutes
Shortest
Lankford Hwy and VA-316
42.5 mi 53 minutes
Fastest

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.