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Distance from Preston to Sowers

Driving Distance
60.2 mi 96.8 km
Flying Distance
32.5 mi 52.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Preston, Virginia to Sowers, Virginia is 60.2 mi (96.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.5 mi (52.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 21 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Preston
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.658193
Longitude -79.979765
GPS 36.658193° N, 79.979765° W
Local Time 10:35 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Sowers
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.003464
Longitude -80.379215
GPS 37.003464° N, 80.379215° W
Local Time 10:35 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Preston, Virginia to Sowers, Virginia covers 60.2 mi (96.8 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 21 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (52.3-60.2 miles / 84-97 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

US-58 W and VA-8 N
60.2 mi 1 hour 21 minutes
Shortest
US-220 N
57.6 mi 1 hour 28 minutes
VA-8 N
52.3 mi 1 hour 15 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.