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Distance from Grahams Forge to Catawba Heights

Driving Distance
117.5 mi 189.1 km
Flying Distance
88.4 mi 142.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Catawba Heights, North Carolina is 117.5 mi (189.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 88.4 mi (142.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 56 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a south direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Grahams Forge
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.939843
Longitude -80.8848
GPS 36.939843° N, 80.8848° W
Local Time 1:13 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Catawba Heights
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.700139
Longitude -80.483948
GPS 35.700139° N, 80.483948° W
Local Time 1:13 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grahams Forge, Virginia to Catawba Heights, North Carolina covers 117.5 mi (189.1 km) in a south direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 56 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (110.1-124.3 miles / 177-200 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-77 S and US-70 E
117.5 mi 1 hour 56 minutes
Shortest
I-77 S and US-52 S
124.3 mi 1 hour 59 minutes
I-77 S
110.1 mi 1 hour 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.