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Distance from Palo Alto to Petersburg

Driving Distance
67.1 mi 108 km
Flying Distance
41.5 mi 66.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Petersburg, West Virginia is 67.1 mi (108 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 41.5 mi (66.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 33 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 43 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 11:39 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Petersburg
Place Petersburg
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.99261
Longitude -79.123924
GPS 38.99261° N, 79.123924° W
Local Time 11:39 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Petersburg, West Virginia covers 67.1 mi (108 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 33 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (49.3-67.1 miles / 79-108 km). The primary route shown here saves 22 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

US-33 W/Mountaineer Dr and WV-28 N/WV-55 E
67.1 mi 1 hour 33 minutes
Shortest
US-220 N
49.3 mi 1 hour 11 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.