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Distance from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain to Springdale
Route Information
The driving distance from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain, District of Columbia to Springdale, Maryland is 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 9.3 mi (14.9 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min
The estimated travel time by road is 26 minutes
Traveling secondary roads, short in a east direction. Average speeds around 28 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain, District of Columbia to Springdale, Maryland covers 11.7 mi (18.8 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 28 mph (45 km/h).
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.