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Distance from Hurricane Branch to Thornton

Driving Distance
54.6 mi 87.9 km
Flying Distance
28.1 mi 45.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Hurricane Branch, Virginia to Thornton, Kentucky is 54.6 mi (87.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 28.1 mi (45.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 22 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Hurricane Branch
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.166498
Longitude -82.269309
GPS 37.166498° N, 82.269309° W
Local Time 3:35 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Thornton
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.173434
Longitude -82.778492
GPS 37.173434° N, 82.778492° W
Local Time 3:35 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Hurricane Branch, Virginia to Thornton, Kentucky covers 54.6 mi (87.9 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 22 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (42.8-54.6 miles / 69-88 km). The primary route shown here saves 19 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

KY-197
54.6 mi 1 hour 22 minutes
Shortest
VA-83 W
42.8 mi 1 hour 3 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.