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Distance from Lofty , Pennsylvania to Thayerville , Maryland

Driving Distance
248.1 mi 399.3 km
Flying Distance
198.3 mi 319.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lofty, Pennsylvania to Thayerville, Maryland is 248.1 mi (399.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.3 mi (319.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 57 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 4:55 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Thayerville
Place Thayerville
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 39.501759
Longitude -79.326707
GPS 39.501759° N, 79.326707° W
Local Time 4:55 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lofty, Pennsylvania to Thayerville, Maryland covers 248.1 mi (399.3 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 57 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (243.5-258.0 miles / 392-415 km). The primary route shown here saves 19 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
248.1 mi 3 hours 57 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-81 S and I-68 W
258 mi 4 hours 21 minutes
I-81 S and I-76 W
243.5 mi 4 hours 2 minutes
Tolls

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.