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Distance from Alma to Derby

Driving Distance
46 mi 74 km
Flying Distance
34.3 mi 55.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Alma, North Carolina to Derby, North Carolina is 46 mi (74 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 34.3 mi (55.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 54 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Alma
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 34.723773
Longitude -79.312541
GPS 34.723773° N, 79.312541° W
Local Time 2:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Derby
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.145429
Longitude -79.634763
GPS 35.145429° N, 79.634763° W
Local Time 2:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Alma, North Carolina to Derby, North Carolina covers 46 mi (74 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 54 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (45.2-61.0 miles / 73-98 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-15 N/US-501 N
46 mi 54 minutes
Shortest
US-74 W
61 mi 57 minutes
I-74 W
45.2 mi 48 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.