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Distance from Clayton to Nantahala National Forest
Route Information
The driving distance from Clayton, Georgia to Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina is 8.7 mi (14 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 26.0 mi (41.9 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min
The estimated travel time by road is 11 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, short in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Clayton, Georgia to Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina covers 8.7 mi (14 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, short route typically takes 11 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).
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.