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Distance from Buck to Thankful

Driving Distance
15.5 mi 25 km
Flying Distance
8.4 mi 13.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Buck, North Carolina to Thankful, North Carolina is 15.5 mi (25 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.4 mi (13.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 20 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Buck
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.15652
Longitude -81.226477
GPS 36.15652° N, 81.226477° W
Local Time 7:52 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Thankful
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.046242
Longitude -81.291478
GPS 36.046242° N, 81.291478° W
Local Time 7:52 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Buck, North Carolina to Thankful, North Carolina covers 15.5 mi (25 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 20 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (13.5-15.5 miles / 22-25 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-18 S
15.5 mi 20 minutes
Shortest
NC-268 W
13.5 mi 18 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.