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Distance from Drexel to Glen Alpine

Driving Distance
12.5 mi 20.1 km
Flying Distance
10.0 mi 16.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Drexel, North Carolina to Glen Alpine, North Carolina is 12.5 mi (20.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 10.0 mi (16.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 16 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 36 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Drexel
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.757908
Longitude -81.604261
GPS 35.757908° N, 81.604261° W
Local Time 5:52 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Glen Alpine
Place Glen Alpine
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.729017
Longitude -81.779266
GPS 35.729017° N, 81.779266° W
Local Time 5:52 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Drexel, North Carolina to Glen Alpine, North Carolina covers 12.5 mi (20.1 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (12.1-13.0 miles / 19-21 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 36 mph (58 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40
12.5 mi 16 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-40 and US-70 E
13 mi 20 minutes
US-70 W and US-70 E
12.1 mi 22 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.