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Distance from Albemarle to Rutherfordton

Driving Distance
120.8 mi 194.4 km
Flying Distance
99.2 mi 159.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Albemarle, North Carolina to Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 120.8 mi (194.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 99.2 mi (159.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 12 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 11 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Albemarle
Place Albemarle
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.350143
Longitude -80.200058
GPS 35.350143° N, 80.200058° W
Local Time 1:13 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Rutherfordton
Place Rutherfordton
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.369288
Longitude -81.956772
GPS 35.369288° N, 81.956772° W
Local Time 1:13 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Albemarle, North Carolina to Rutherfordton, North Carolina covers 120.8 mi (194.4 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 11 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (116.2-127.1 miles / 187-204 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

I-485 Outer and US-74 W
120.8 mi 2 hours 11 minutes
Shortest
I-485 Inner and US-74 W
127.1 mi 2 hours 17 minutes
US-74 W
116.2 mi 2 hours 10 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.