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by rmdundon 3198 days ago
Interesting concept. I like the overlay idea, but I think simply having that as a standalone map would not be useful in other areas where distance as the crow flies ≠ time traveled. Areas with large bodies of water (like adjacent peninsulas), mountainous areas or areas with strange road infrastructure (Some parts of Virginia).

Nonetheless, an interesting concept!

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The distance changes as you change your mode of transportation - so barriers would be taken into account for the time traveled.
My impression is that the distance is not "as a crow flies". It's distance given the mode of travel you specify.