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Distance from Palo Alto to Shady Grove

Driving Distance
89.1 mi 143.4 km
Flying Distance
43.7 mi 70.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Shady Grove, Virginia is 89.1 mi (143.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 43.7 mi (70.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 47 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 12:19 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Shady Grove
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.260408
Longitude -78.592516
GPS 38.260408° N, 78.592516° W
Local Time 12:19 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Shady Grove, Virginia covers 89.1 mi (143.4 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (86.1-90.1 miles / 139-145 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

US-33 E and US-33 E/Spotswood Trail
89.1 mi 2 hours
Shortest
US-33 E/Spotswood Trail
90.1 mi 2 hours 2 minutes
US-250 E
86.1 mi 1 hour 51 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.