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Distance from Library of Congress to National Mall

Driving Distance
0.8 mi 1.3 km
Flying Distance
1.7 mi 2.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Library of Congress, District of Columbia to National Mall, District of Columbia is 0.8 mi (1.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 1.7 mi (2.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 minutes

Traveling local streets, very short in a west direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Library of Congress
Place Library of Congress
State/Province District of Columbia
Country US
Latitude 38.888684
Longitude -77.004719
GPS 38.888684° N, 77.004719° W
Local Time 12:30 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

National Mall
Place National Mall
State/Province District of Columbia
Country US
Latitude 38.887514
Longitude -77.036393
GPS 38.887514° N, 77.036393° W
Local Time 12:30 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Library of Congress, District of Columbia to National Mall, District of Columbia covers 0.8 mi (1.3 km) in a west direction. This local streets, very short route typically takes 4 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (0.7-0.8 miles / 1-1 km). The primary route shown here saves 53 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).

Available Routes

1st St SE/First St NE and Constitution Ave NE
0.8 mi 4 minutes
Shortest
Independence Ave SE
0.7 mi 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.