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Distance from Blantyre to Balsam

Driving Distance
54.5 mi 87.7 km
Flying Distance
27.4 mi 44.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Blantyre, North Carolina to Balsam, North Carolina is 54.5 mi (87.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.4 mi (44.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 55 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Blantyre
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.300115
Longitude -82.625957
GPS 35.300115° N, 82.625957° W
Local Time 11:57 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Balsam
Place Balsam
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.426768
Longitude -83.085141
GPS 35.426768° N, 83.085141° W
Local Time 11:57 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Blantyre, North Carolina to Balsam, North Carolina covers 54.5 mi (87.7 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (53.8-57.1 miles / 87-92 km). The primary route shown here saves 26 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40
54.5 mi 1 hour 1 minute
Shortest Fastest
NC-215 N and Blue Rdg Pkwy
57.1 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
I-40 and US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy
53.8 mi 1 hour 2 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.