Distance from Alma, North Carolina to Amherst, Virginia
The driving distance from Alma, North Carolina to Amherst, Virginia is 254 mi (408.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 123.2 mi (198.2 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 54 minutes
We found 3 routes between Alma and Amherst.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Follow US-74 W and I-73 N to US-29 N/US-58 E in Danville. Take the US-29 N/US-58 E exit from US-29 N
Get on US-29 N/US-460 E
Follow US-29 N/US-460 E to Amherst. Take the US-60 exit from US-29 N
Continue on US-60 W/Richmond Hwy. Take 2nd St to Goodwin St
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Continue on US-74 W. Take I-73 N to US-220 N in Rockingham County
Get on US-58 E/US-58 BYP E in Henry County
Follow US-58 E/US-58 BYP E to US-58 BUS in Chatmoss. Take the US-58 BUS W exit from US-58 E/US-58 BYP E
Get on US-29 N/US-460 E from VA-57 E
Follow US-29 N/US-460 E to Amherst. Take the US-60 exit from US-29 N
Continue on US-60 W/Richmond Hwy. Take 2nd St to Goodwin St
Route Directions
Take Red Hill Rd, Modest Rd and N Hilltop Rd to US-401 N in Hoke County
Take Fulford McMillan Rd, NC-211 N and E Indiana Ave to US-1 N in Moore County
Continue on US-1 N. Take NC-540 W, I-885 and US-501 N to Moores Mill Rd in Bahama
Continue on Moores Mill Rd. Take Surl Mount Tirzah Rd, Mollie Mooney Rd and Gentry Ridge Rd to US-501 N in Person County
Follow US-501 N and US-29 N to T-1112/Washington St in Amherst
Take 2nd St to Goodwin St
Journey Details
Traveling from Alma, North Carolina to Amherst, Virginia covers 238 miles (383 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (238-271 miles / 383-437 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Alma
Starting Point
Amherst
Destination
