Usage of 'ahead'

[Daemon99]

Say, my wife and I are travelling to Tomsville which is 100 miles from where I live. After covering 60 miles, my wife asks me, "Have we reached Tomsville yet?", can I say, "No. It's still 40 miles ahead."
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[Alan]

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Hi Daemon,

I think in that situation you would say: There are still 40 miles to go. 'Ahead' usually has the sense of 'coming up' as in: There are roadworks ahead.

Alan
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[Daemon99]

Thanks Alan!

Is there any word that can replace 'ahead' here? Can away or far be used?
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[Milanya]

Yes, you can say: It is still 40 miles away; or It is 40 miles farther, but I think that Alan's version "40 miles to go" is better and sounds more natural.
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