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Distance from Drayden, MD to Independence, VA

Distance

355 mi

Time

7 hours 32 mins

Gas Cost

$33 - $64

There are 277.89 miles from Drayden to Independence in southwest direction and 355 miles (571.32 kilometers) by car, following the I-81 route.

Drayden and Independence are 7 hours 32 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Drayden, MD to Independence, VA.

Drayden, MD and Independence, VA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 12:19 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Drayden, MD

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 14.24 gallons of gas to cover the route between Drayden, MD and Independence, VA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Drayden to Independence is $46.46.

During the route, an average car will release 279.04 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Drayden, MD and Independence, VA

If you want to meet halfway between Drayden, MD and Independence, VA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.115458 and -79.032052, or 38º 6' 55.6488" N, 79º 1' 55.3872" W. This location is 177.32 miles away from Drayden, MD and Independence, VA and it would take approximately 3 hours 46 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Staunton, VA, situated 179 miles from Drayden, MD and 182 miles from Independence, VA. It would take 4 hours 9 mins to go from Drayden to Staunton and 3 hours 35 mins to go from Independence to Staunton.