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Distance from Ruby to Prince

Driving Distance
297.1 mi 478.1 km
Flying Distance
197.7 mi 318.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby, Virginia to Prince, West Virginia is 297.1 mi (478.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.7 mi (318.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 46 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Ruby
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.504291
Longitude -77.51554
GPS 38.504291° N, 77.51554° W
Local Time 6:11 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Prince
Place Prince
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.859004
Longitude -81.053708
GPS 37.859004° N, 81.053708° W
Local Time 6:11 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby, Virginia to Prince, West Virginia covers 297.1 mi (478.1 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 46 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (263.8-297.1 miles / 425-478 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S and I-64 W
297.1 mi 4 hours 46 minutes
Shortest
I-64 W
263.8 mi 4 hours 31 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.