How long did it take Frodo and Sam to reach Mordor?

On T.A. 3019, March 15, Sam and Frodo officially enter Mordor having escaped the Tower of Cirith Ungol, after the ring bearer was stabbed by Shelob. It then takes them 10 days to trek across the plains of Mordor, posing as Orcs, and finally reaching Mount Doom, according to LOTR Project.

How far did Frodo walk to Mordor?

It’s 1779 miles (2863 km) from the Shire to Mordor following Frodo and Sam’s journey. If you walk three miles every other day, it will take you 20 weeks (about 4.5 months) to reach Weathertop and complete your challenge. See other Feature Lists.

Did Gollum save Middle Earth?

Later, in The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf suggests that Bilbo’s pity for Gollum “may rule the fate of many.” At the end of Rings, it is ultimately Gollum who, inadvertently, destroys the ring and saves Middle Earth.

Why does Frodo think Gollum can be saved?

The reason why is because both Bilbo and Frodo were Ring-bearers too, but Sam hadn’t yet been at the time. Frodo has seen what the Ring did to Gollum, and so Frodo must believe that Gollum can be saved because that would mean that himself and Bilbo can also be saved. Here’s the movie dialog (from the Two Towers) for reference:

How did Gandalf know what would happen to Gollum?

Gandalf did not “know” as in exactly what would happen, but he knew that Gollum would be a part of the Quest before the end and he wanted Frodo to be awa Gollum/Smeagol, would at some point have betrayed Frodo and the Ring. He was driven mad by lust for the Ring.

Would Smeagol have betrayed Frodo and the ring?

Gollum/Smeagol, would at some point have betrayed Frodo and the Ring. He was driven mad by lust for the Ring. Had he not betrayed them in the Pass of Cirith Ungol, he could have betrayed the Hobbits at any point with much more disastrous results.

What would have happened if Frodo Baggins had taken the ring?

There Frodo wouldn’t have lasted long. Sauron would’ve removed the Ring and probably caused Frodo to go deeply insane, like Gollum or worse. The Big Bad Dude’s triumph would have been both certain and lasting.