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Distance from Fairplains to Dresden

Driving Distance
37.7 mi 60.6 km
Flying Distance
27.7 mi 44.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Dresden, North Carolina is 37.7 mi (60.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.7 mi (44.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 54 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 42 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Fairplains
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.205685
Longitude -81.158688
GPS 36.205685° N, 81.158688° W
Local Time 4:09 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Dresden
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.458179
Longitude -81.545663
GPS 36.458179° N, 81.545663° W
Local Time 4:09 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Dresden, North Carolina covers 37.7 mi (60.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 54 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (37.0-47.7 miles / 60-77 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 42 mph (68 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-16 N and NC-88 W
37.7 mi 54 minutes
Shortest
US-421 N and US-221 N
47.7 mi 1 hour 4 minutes
NC-16 N
37 mi 53 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.