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Distance from Lightfoots Furnace to Wye Heights

Driving Distance
48.9 mi 78.6 km
Flying Distance
32.6 mi 52.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lightfoots Furnace, Delaware to Wye Heights, Maryland is 48.9 mi (78.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.6 mi (52.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 42 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Lightfoots Furnace
State/Province Delaware
Country US
Latitude 38.640948
Longitude -75.578259
GPS 38.640948° N, 75.578259° W
Local Time 4:29 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Wye Heights
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 38.880948
Longitude -76.098833
GPS 38.880948° N, 76.098833° W
Local Time 4:29 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lightfoots Furnace, Delaware to Wye Heights, Maryland covers 48.9 mi (78.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (40.2-48.9 miles / 65-79 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 42 mph (68 km/h).

Available Routes

MD-404 W
48.9 mi 1 hour 1 minute
Shortest
MD-331 N
40.2 mi 59 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.