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Distance from Cardinal Forest to Merrifield

Driving Distance
9.6 mi 15.4 km
Flying Distance
6.3 mi 10.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Cardinal Forest, Virginia to Merrifield, Virginia is 9.6 mi (15.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 6.3 mi (10.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 16 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a north direction. Average speeds around 26 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Cardinal Forest
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.783169
Longitude -77.235816
GPS 38.783169° N, 77.235816° W
Local Time 12:53 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Merrifield
Place Merrifield
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.874279
Longitude -77.226926
GPS 38.874279° N, 77.226926° W
Local Time 12:53 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Cardinal Forest, Virginia to Merrifield, Virginia covers 9.6 mi (15.4 km) in a north direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (8.4-9.9 miles / 14-16 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 26 mph (42 km/h).

Available Routes

I-495 N
9.6 mi 16 minutes
Shortest Fastest
Rolling Rd
9.9 mi 18 minutes
Rolling Rd and State Rte 651/Guinea Rd
8.4 mi 19 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.