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Distance from Wheat Swamp to Nelson

Driving Distance
92.3 mi 148.5 km
Flying Distance
75.8 mi 121.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wheat Swamp, North Carolina to Nelson, North Carolina is 92.3 mi (148.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 75.8 mi (121.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 9 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 27 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Wheat Swamp
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.340718
Longitude -77.678863
GPS 35.340718° N, 77.678863° W
Local Time 3:17 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Nelson
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.88237
Longitude -78.850007
GPS 35.88237° N, 78.850007° W
Local Time 3:17 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wheat Swamp, North Carolina to Nelson, North Carolina covers 92.3 mi (148.5 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (88.4-94.0 miles / 142-151 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-42 and I-40
92.3 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Shortest
NC-540 W
94 mi 1 hour 31 minutes
Tolls
I-40
88.4 mi 1 hour 26 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.