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Distance from Grahams Forge to Altavista

Driving Distance
118 mi 189.9 km
Flying Distance
89.2 mi 143.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Altavista, Virginia is 118 mi (189.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 89.2 mi (143.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 8 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 56 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Grahams Forge
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.939843
Longitude -80.8848
GPS 36.939843° N, 80.8848° W
Local Time 4:01 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Altavista
Place Altavista
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.111809
Longitude -79.285579
GPS 37.111809° N, 79.285579° W
Local Time 4:01 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Altavista, Virginia covers 118 mi (189.9 km) in a east direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 8 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (110.4-128.4 miles / 178-207 km). The primary route shown here saves 17 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 N and US-460 E
118 mi 2 hours 8 minutes
Shortest
I-81 N and VA-40 E
128.4 mi 2 hours 19 minutes
I-81 N
110.4 mi 2 hours 2 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.