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Distance from Ellerslie to Horseshoe Curve

Driving Distance
12.5 mi 20.1 km
Flying Distance
8.5 mi 13.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ellerslie, Maryland to Horseshoe Curve, Maryland is 12.5 mi (20.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.5 mi (13.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 20 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 34 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Ellerslie
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 39.720287
Longitude -78.773992
GPS 39.720287° N, 78.773992° W
Local Time 11:29 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Horseshoe Curve
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 39.637865
Longitude -78.891689
GPS 39.637865° N, 78.891689° W
Local Time 11:29 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ellerslie, Maryland to Horseshoe Curve, Maryland covers 12.5 mi (20.1 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 20 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (11.0-12.5 miles / 18-20 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h).

Available Routes

MD-36 S/Mt Savage Rd NW
12.5 mi 20 minutes
Shortest
US-40 ALT W/National Hwy SW
11 mi 18 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.