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Distance from Big East Fork to Colby

Driving Distance
276 mi 444.2 km
Flying Distance
198.4 mi 319.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Big East Fork, North Carolina to Colby, Kentucky is 276 mi (444.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.4 mi (319.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 33 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Big East Fork
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.364275
Longitude -82.82013
GPS 35.364275° N, 82.82013° W
Local Time 6:47 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Colby
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.995912
Longitude -84.263542
GPS 37.995912° N, 84.263542° W
Local Time 6:47 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Big East Fork, North Carolina to Colby, Kentucky covers 276 mi (444.2 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 33 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (263.4-321.3 miles / 424-517 km). The primary route shown here saves 51 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 and I-75 N
276 mi 4 hours 33 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-26 W
321.3 mi 5 hours 41 minutes
US-25E N
263.4 mi 4 hours 50 minutes

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.