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Distance from Amherst to Valdese

Driving Distance
10.5 mi 17 km
Flying Distance
4.4 mi 7.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Amherst, North Carolina to Valdese, North Carolina is 10.5 mi (17 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 4.4 mi (7.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 18 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 33 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Amherst
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.799019
Longitude -81.596207
GPS 35.799019° N, 81.596207° W
Local Time 12:57 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Valdese
Place Valdese
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.740686
Longitude -81.563149
GPS 35.740686° N, 81.563149° W
Local Time 12:57 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Amherst, North Carolina to Valdese, North Carolina covers 10.5 mi (17 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 18 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (9.1-11.2 miles / 15-18 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 33 mph (53 km/h).

Available Routes

Smokey Creek Rd and Huffman Bridge Rd
10.5 mi 18 minutes
Shortest
Smokey Creek Rd and Laurel St NE
11.2 mi 19 minutes
Smokey Creek Rd
9.1 mi 17 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.