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Distance from Fairplains to Ford

Driving Distance
254.5 mi 409.5 km
Flying Distance
199.7 mi 321.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Ford, Virginia is 254.5 mi (409.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.7 mi (321.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 57 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 62 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 2:01 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Ford
Place Ford
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.174903
Longitude -77.769477
GPS 37.174903° N, 77.769477° W
Local Time 2:01 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Ford, Virginia covers 254.5 mi (409.5 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 57 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (244.3-283.4 miles / 393-456 km). The primary route shown here saves 48 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 62 mph (100 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 E and I-85 N
254.5 mi 3 hours 57 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-460 E
283.4 mi 4 hours 49 minutes
US-360 E
244.3 mi 4 hours 1 minute

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.