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Distance from Afterburn to Stanley

Driving Distance
26.5 mi 42.6 km
Flying Distance
19.4 mi 31.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Afterburn, North Carolina to Stanley, North Carolina is 26.5 mi (42.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 19.4 mi (31.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 34 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Afterburn
Place Afterburn
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.100248
Longitude -80.940931
GPS 35.100248° N, 80.940931° W
Local Time 12:00 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Stanley
Place Stanley
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.353526
Longitude -81.090318
GPS 35.353526° N, 81.090318° W
Local Time 12:00 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Afterburn, North Carolina to Stanley, North Carolina covers 26.5 mi (42.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (26.3-26.5 miles / 42-43 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

I-485 Inner and NC-27 W
26.5 mi 34 minutes
Shortest
I-485 Inner
26.3 mi 34 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.