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Distance from Lofty to Rourkes Gap

Driving Distance
522.9 mi 841.5 km
Flying Distance
396.4 mi 637.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lofty, Pennsylvania to Rourkes Gap, Virginia is 522.9 mi (841.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 396.4 mi (637.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 8 hours 10 minutes

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

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Lofty
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 40.86842
Longitude -76.029651
GPS 40.86842° N, 76.029651° W
Local Time 3:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Rourkes Gap
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.127893
Longitude -81.623167
GPS 37.127893° N, 81.623167° W
Local Time 3:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lofty, Pennsylvania to Rourkes Gap, Virginia covers 522.9 mi (841.5 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 8 hours 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (487.1-546.2 miles / 784-879 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S and I-68 W
522.9 mi 8 hours 10 minutes
Shortest Tolls
I-80 W
546.2 mi 8 hours 35 minutes
Tolls
I-81 S
487.1 mi 7 hours 25 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.