Calculating Your Route
Just a moment while we calculate your route...
Distance from Howards Corner to Orcas Island
Route Information
The driving distance from Howards Corner, Washington to Orcas Island, Washington is 26.7 mi (43 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 20.1 mi (32.4 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min
The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 43 minutes
Traveling local streets, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.
Location Details
Origin:
No image available
Destination:
Journey Summary
Traveling from Howards Corner, Washington to Orcas Island, Washington covers 26.7 mi (43 km) in a northwest direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 43 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).
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.