I had to run through 3 streets in the Ancestral Lands...one right after the other...under the influence of Essence of Hairball. Yes, you will momentarily pause as you click/transition to each new street. Only needed one Essence to accomplish. Keep running straight (not back and forth on the same street) as I think distance away from your starting point might be important.
Cabinwood - a "plank" is the Glitchen standard unit of measure. I do not think anyone knows exactly how long it is. Your cubimal races are measured in planks,