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Distance from Springbrook Forest to Defense Heights

Driving Distance
16.5 mi 26.5 km
Flying Distance
9.6 mi 15.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Springbrook Forest, Maryland to Defense Heights, Maryland is 16.5 mi (26.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 9.6 mi (15.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 28 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 34 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Springbrook Forest
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 39.052609
Longitude -77.017755
GPS 39.052609° N, 77.017755° W
Local Time 8:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Defense Heights
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 38.945389
Longitude -76.903862
GPS 38.945389° N, 76.903862° W
Local Time 8:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Springbrook Forest, Maryland to Defense Heights, Maryland covers 16.5 mi (26.5 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16.4-18.5 miles / 26-30 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h).

Available Routes

Baltimore-Washington Pkwy
16.5 mi 28 minutes
Shortest
MD-650 S/New Hampshire Ave and I-495 E
18.5 mi 30 minutes
I-495 E
16.4 mi 27 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.