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Distance from Palo Alto to Porterwood

Driving Distance
84.8 mi 136.5 km
Flying Distance
48.0 mi 77.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Porterwood, West Virginia is 84.8 mi (136.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 48.0 mi (77.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 12 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 41 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 4:18 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Porterwood
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 39.069828
Longitude -79.698119
GPS 39.069828° N, 79.698119° W
Local Time 4:18 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Porterwood, West Virginia covers 84.8 mi (136.5 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (84.0-110.2 miles / 135-177 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

WV-28 N
84.8 mi 2 hours 12 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-220 N and US-48 W
110.2 mi 2 hours 24 minutes
US-33 W
84 mi 2 hours 13 minutes

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.