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Distance from Mortimer to Grandfather Mountain

Driving Distance
38.6 mi 62.2 km
Flying Distance
9.1 mi 14.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Mortimer, North Carolina to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina is 38.6 mi (62.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 9.1 mi (14.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 12 minutes

Traveling local streets, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 24 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Mortimer
Place Mortimer
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.98528
Longitude -81.76139
GPS 35.98528° N, 81.76139° W
Local Time 8:30 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Grandfather Mountain
Place Grandfather Mountain
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.111111
Longitude -81.811389
GPS 36.111111° N, 81.811389° W
Local Time 8:30 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Mortimer, North Carolina to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina covers 38.6 mi (62.2 km) in a north direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (25.0-38.6 miles / 40-62 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 24 mph (39 km/h).

Available Routes

Brown Mountain Beach Rd and NC-181 N
38.6 mi 1 hour 12 minutes
Shortest
Blue Rdg Pkwy
32.2 mi 1 hour 18 minutes
NC-90 E
25 mi 1 hour 9 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.