driving distance

collocation in English

meaningsofdrivinganddistance

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driving
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/us
/ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
strong and powerful and therefore causing things ...
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distance
noun
uk
/ˈdɪs.təns/us
/ˈdɪs.təns/
the amount of space between ...
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(Definition ofdrivinganddistancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdriving distance

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Note that the measure isdrivingdistance, not the actual geographical distance.
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There may not be sites within easydrivingdistance.
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There was no question of a garden of remembrance at a local church or at other premises within walking distance,drivingdistanceor flying distance.
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The campus is located only a few hoursdrivingdistancefrom any number of outdoor recreation opportunities.
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There are a set of sand traps withindrivingdistanceon the left side of the hole.
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Mountains overlook the town and are within 20 minutesdrivingdistance.
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Rock climbing surrounds the village, with a number of popular cliff faces within easydrivingdistance.
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Educational, cultural and recreational centers are within easydrivingdistance.
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During the challenge, the pair walked every course and covered adrivingdistanceof over 5,000 km.
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It is always possible to find bights and coves in shelter for any wind direction within a shortdrivingdistance.
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It is known as a beach resort and is withindrivingdistanceof two national parks.
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They passed through communities before limited-access freeways were built to shortendrivingdistance, accommodate heavier volumes and to bypass city traffic.
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It was marketed primarily on a regional basis as a day-trip destination for those living within an easydrivingdistance.
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Thedrivingdistancearound the lake is 63 mi.
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Some breeders will ship rabbits if the buyer is not withindrivingdistance.
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Most students live near and within typicaldrivingdistanceof the school.
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The new bridge will save somedrivingdistanceand time as well.
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Each rover was designed with a missiondrivingdistancegoal of just 600 meters.
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Furthermore, the proposed highway will increase climate impacts by increasingdrivingdistance.
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For this purpose, there is software that calculates caused emissions based on indicators such as transport, type of fuel, route ordrivingdistance.
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