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Distance from Packs Branch to Smithers

Driving Distance
34.5 mi 55.6 km
Flying Distance
19.4 mi 31.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Packs Branch, West Virginia to Smithers, West Virginia is 34.5 mi (55.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 19.4 mi (31.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Packs Branch
Place Packs Branch
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.90539
Longitude -81.234549
GPS 37.90539° N, 81.234549° W
Local Time 5:27 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Smithers
Place Smithers
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.181217
Longitude -81.307056
GPS 38.181217° N, 81.307056° W
Local Time 5:27 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Packs Branch, West Virginia to Smithers, West Virginia covers 34.5 mi (55.6 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (34.3-45.5 miles / 55-73 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

WV-61 N
34.5 mi 50 minutes
Shortest
I-64 W/I-77 N and US-60 E
45.5 mi 52 minutes
Tolls
I-64 W/I-77 N
34.3 mi 43 minutes
Fastest 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.