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Distance from Fairplains to Drexel

Driving Distance
60 mi 96.6 km
Flying Distance
39.7 mi 63.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Drexel, North Carolina is 60 mi (96.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 39.7 mi (63.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 21 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 41 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 6:21 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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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 6:21 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Drexel, North Carolina covers 60 mi (96.6 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 21 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (50.3-65.1 miles / 81-105 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-16 S/North Carolina 16 N and NC-90 W
60 mi 1 hour 21 minutes
Shortest
NC-16 S and I-40
65.1 mi 1 hour 21 minutes
NC-18 S
50.3 mi 1 hour 8 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.