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Distance from Heards , Virginia to South Acton , Massachusetts

Driving Distance
701.7 mi 1129.3 km
Flying Distance
496.9 mi 799.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Heards, Virginia to South Acton, Massachusetts is 701.7 mi (1129.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 496.9 mi (799.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 60 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 11 hours 39 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Heards
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.92
Longitude -78.75389
GPS 37.92° N, 78.75389° W
Local Time 8:33 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place South Acton
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.458427
Longitude -71.453674
GPS 42.458427° N, 71.453674° W
Local Time 8:33 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Heards, Virginia to South Acton, Massachusetts covers 701.7 mi (1129.3 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 11 hours 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (567.3-701.7 miles / 913-1,129 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 hours and 23 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 N
701.7 mi 11 hours 39 minutes
Shortest
I-81 N and I-78 E
609.5 mi 9 hours 37 minutes
Tolls
I-95 N
567.3 mi 9 hours 17 minutes
Fastest 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.