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Distance from Lake Junaluska to Thurmond
Route Information
The driving distance from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina to Thurmond, West Virginia is 279.9 mi (450.5 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 197.5 mi (317.9 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min
The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 34 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina to Thurmond, West Virginia covers 279.9 mi (450.5 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 34 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (279.5-280.2 miles / 450-451 km).
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).
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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.