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Distance from Mechanic to Buena Vista

Driving Distance
54 mi 86.8 km
Flying Distance
37.3 mi 60.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Mechanic, North Carolina to Buena Vista, North Carolina is 54 mi (86.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 37.3 mi (60.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 54 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Mechanic
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.653193
Longitude -79.928929
GPS 35.653193° N, 79.928929° W
Local Time 7:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Buena Vista
Place Buena Vista
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.111526
Longitude -80.282273
GPS 36.111526° N, 80.282273° W
Local Time 7:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Mechanic, North Carolina to Buena Vista, North Carolina covers 54 mi (86.8 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 54 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (47.7-54.0 miles / 77-87 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

I-74
54 mi 54 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-64 W and I-285
49.9 mi 58 minutes
NC-109 N
47.7 mi 1 hour 6 minutes

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.