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Distance from Briery Branch Gap to Elkwater

Driving Distance
78.6 mi 126.5 km
Flying Distance
44.3 mi 71.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Briery Branch Gap, Virginia to Elkwater, West Virginia is 78.6 mi (126.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 44.3 mi (71.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 56 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 38 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Briery Branch Gap
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.482067
Longitude -79.220871
GPS 38.482067° N, 79.220871° W
Local Time 6:53 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Elkwater
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.6365
Longitude -80.015347
GPS 38.6365° N, 80.015347° W
Local Time 6:53 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Briery Branch Gap, Virginia to Elkwater, West Virginia covers 78.6 mi (126.5 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 56 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (76.2-78.6 miles / 123-127 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 38 mph (61 km/h).

Available Routes

US-250 N
78.6 mi 1 hour 56 minutes
Shortest
US-250 W
77.5 mi 2 hours
WV-28 S and US-250 N
76.2 mi 1 hour 56 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.