Lets say I run 1-1 as small Mario. I only need help for the first path. Are there different speeds if you go over the very top mystery block or if you go onto middle path or if you go the bottom? Also on the two tall pipes (second one being the down under pipe) is it faster to jump the gap, to stomp the goomba, or to go in front or back of one of the goomba's? This has probably come up before but I can not find it. I think I heard someone say it was the same, but I think there has to be different speeds. (no matter how slight) THANKS

P.S. I am not going into the down under pipe. I am going over it.

As long as you hold the "B" button all the time, all the paths are the same regarding the speed.

You do not save nor lose time by choosing a different route in the beginning of 1-1. As long as you dont slow down, or bump into pipes, etc. it will be the same.

ok then...

in this game while running or walking you have the exact same speed in any floor, just go by the easiest way