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Distance from Cardinal Forest to University of Maryland

Driving Distance
29.7 mi 47.9 km
Flying Distance
21.2 mi 34.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Cardinal Forest, Virginia to University of Maryland, Maryland is 29.7 mi (47.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 21.2 mi (34.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 45 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 38 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 5:10 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

University of Maryland
Place University of Maryland
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 38.986918
Longitude -76.942554
GPS 38.986918° N, 76.942554° W
Local Time 5:10 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Cardinal Forest, Virginia to University of Maryland, Maryland covers 29.7 mi (47.9 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 45 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (29.0-30.6 miles / 47-49 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

I-95 N
29.7 mi 45 minutes
Shortest
I-95 N and I-295 N
30.6 mi 44 minutes
Fastest
I-395 N
29 mi 44 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.