Distance from Alma, North Carolina to Peterson, North Carolina
The driving distance from Alma, North Carolina to Peterson, North Carolina is 274.2 mi (441.3 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 120 mi (193.1 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 56 minutes
We found 3 routes between Alma and Peterson.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Follow US-74 W and I-73 N/I-74 to US-64 W in Randolph County. Exit from I-73 N/I-74
Get on I-40 in Davie County from US-64 W
Follow I-40 to NC-226 N in McDowell County. Take exit 86 from I-40
Take US-221 N, NC-226 N, NC-226A and NC-197 N to your destination in Yancey County
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, US-19E S, NC-226, ... and NC-197 N to your destination 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, NC-226A and NC-197 N to your destination in Yancey County
Journey Details
Traveling from Alma, North Carolina to Peterson, North Carolina covers 249.9 miles (402 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 34 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (250-286 miles / 402-460 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 55 mph (89 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Alma
Starting Point
Peterson
Destination