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Distance from Hardscrabble to Gold Ridge

Driving Distance
597.6 mi 961.7 km
Flying Distance
497.8 mi 801.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Hardscrabble, Virginia to Gold Ridge, Alabama is 597.6 mi (961.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 497.8 mi (801.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 1 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 9 hours 50 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 55 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Hardscrabble
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.561506
Longitude -79.573105
GPS 38.561506° N, 79.573105° W
Local Time 5:05 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Gold Ridge
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.259819
Longitude -86.753332
GPS 34.259819° N, 86.753332° W
Local Time 4:05 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Hardscrabble, Virginia to Gold Ridge, Alabama covers 597.6 mi (961.7 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 9 hours 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (588.8-687.6 miles / 948-1,107 km). The primary route shown here saves 42 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
597.6 mi 9 hours 50 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-81 S and I-40
687.6 mi 10 hours 45 minutes
Tolls
I-81 S and I-75
588.8 mi 10 hours 4 minutes
Tolls

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.