Distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Amherst, North Carolina
The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Amherst, North Carolina is 51.6 mi (83 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 23.1 mi (37.3 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 15 minutes
We found 3 routes between Fairplains and Amherst.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take NC-18 S, NC-268 W, US-321 S and US-64 W/Morganton Blvd SW to Smokey Creek Rd in Burke County
Route Directions
Take NC-16 S/North Carolina 16 N and US-64 W to Hibriten Dr SE in Lenoir
Continue on Hibriten Dr SE. Take Connelly Springs Rd and Union Grove Rd to Smokey Creek Rd in Burke County
Route Directions
Take NC-18 S to Hibriten Dr SE in Lenoir
Continue on Hibriten Dr SE. Take Connelly Springs Rd and Union Grove Rd to Smokey Creek Rd in Burke County
Journey Details
Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Amherst, North Carolina covers 44.6 miles (72 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 2 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (45-54 miles / 72-87 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Fairplains
Starting Point
Amherst
Destination