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Distance from Gateway National Recreation Area to California
Route Information
The driving distance from Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey to California, Maryland is 272.9 mi (439.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 199.9 mi (321.7 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min
The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 42 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey to California, Maryland covers 272.9 mi (439.2 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 42 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (266.7-276.6 miles / 429-445 km). The primary route shown here saves 34 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).
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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.