Distance from Alma, North Carolina to Paint Gap, North Carolina
The driving distance from Alma, North Carolina to Paint Gap, North Carolina is 284 mi (457 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 119.2 mi (191.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 53 minutes
We found 2 routes between Alma and Paint Gap.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Follow US-74 W, I-74 and US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S to US-221 S in Boone
Take NC-105 S, US-221 S and US-19E S to State Rd 1126 in Yancey County
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Continue to Richmond County. Exit from US-74 W/US-74 BYP W
Continue on US-74 BYP. Take I-485/I-485 Inner, I-85 S, US-321 N and I-40 to NC-226 N in McDowell County. Take exit 86 from I-40
Take US-221 N, NC-226 N and US-19E W to State Rd 1126 in Yancey County
Journey Details
Traveling from Alma, North Carolina to Paint Gap, North Carolina covers 247.8 miles (399 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 14 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (248-284 miles / 399-457 km). The primary route shown here saves 39 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Alma
Starting Point
Paint Gap
Destination