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Distance from Idlewild to Ether

Driving Distance
84.9 mi 136.7 km
Flying Distance
56.9 mi 91.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Ether, North Carolina is 84.9 mi (136.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 56.9 mi (91.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 39 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Idlewild
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.188756
Longitude -80.743958
GPS 35.188756° N, 80.743958° W
Local Time 5:23 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Ether
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.439861
Longitude -79.783926
GPS 35.439861° N, 79.783926° W
Local Time 5:23 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Idlewild, North Carolina to Ether, North Carolina covers 84.9 mi (136.7 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (68.4-106.5 miles / 110-171 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).

Available Routes

State Hwy 49 N
84.9 mi 1 hour 39 minutes
Shortest
I-85 N
106.5 mi 1 hour 40 minutes
Tolls
NC-24 E/NC-27 E and NC-24 W
68.4 mi 1 hour 29 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.