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Distance from Welch to Princeton

Driving Distance
42.2 mi 67.9 km
Flying Distance
26.9 mi 43.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Welch, West Virginia to Princeton, West Virginia is 42.2 mi (67.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 26.9 mi (43.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 3 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 38 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Welch
Place Welch
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.432891
Longitude -81.584551
GPS 37.432891° N, 81.584551° W
Local Time 11:45 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Princeton
Place Princeton
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.366229
Longitude -81.102592
GPS 37.366229° N, 81.102592° W
Local Time 11:45 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Welch, West Virginia to Princeton, West Virginia covers 42.2 mi (67.9 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 3 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38.5-42.5 miles / 62-68 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 38 mph (61 km/h).

Available Routes

US-52 S/Coal Heritage Rd
42.2 mi 1 hour 3 minutes
Shortest
WV-161 N, US-52 S/Coal Heritage Rd and WV-20 N
42.5 mi 1 hour 7 minutes
US-52 S/Coal Heritage Rd and WV-20 N
38.5 mi 56 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.