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Distance from Palo Alto to Elkton

Driving Distance
68 mi 109.4 km
Flying Distance
40.5 mi 65.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Elkton, Virginia is 68 mi (109.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 40.5 mi (65.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 31 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Palo Alto
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.423456
Longitude -79.370319
GPS 38.423456° N, 79.370319° W
Local Time 10:39 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Elkton
Place Elkton
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.407904
Longitude -78.623628
GPS 38.407904° N, 78.623628° W
Local Time 10:39 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Elkton, Virginia covers 68 mi (109.4 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 31 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (64.4-68.8 miles / 104-111 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).

Available Routes

US-250 E
68 mi 1 hour 31 minutes
Shortest
US-250 E and US-340 N
68.8 mi 1 hour 32 minutes
Sugar Grove Rd and US-33 E
64.4 mi 1 hour 28 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.