Country mile

A country mile is an informal term used to mean a great distance, significantly longer than a real mile. The term has a number of possible derivations:

• People living in rural areas may considerably underestimate a distance ("Go that way for about a mile, then turn left...")
• Country roads often meander, increasing the distance that must be traveled between two locations, compared to the distance measured in a straight line.
• It takes longer to traverse unfavorable terrain, increasing the perceived distance between two places.

See also

• New York minute
• Internet time