Distance between Charlotte NC and Buford Heights SC

The distance from Charlotte to Buford Heights is 54 miles by road including 49 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 53 minutes and goes through Kings Mountain, Gaffney, McAdenville, Lowell and Grover.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Charlotte 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
NC 27 I 85 16 mi, 17 min
McAdenville 16 mi 0:17 17 min 0.4 gal
I 85 16 mi, 14 min
Kings Mountain 32 mi 0:31 31 min 1.0 gal
I 85 7 mi, 06 min
Grover 39 mi 0:38 38 min 1.3 gal
I 85 16 mi, 15 min
Gaffney 54 mi 0:53 53 min 1.8 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Charlotte to Buford Heights?

Fuel cost: 7 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 54.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Charlotte to Buford Heights?

Driving time: 53 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 30 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 27 min
  • 18 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 17 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Charlotte to Buford Heights by land?

The distance between Charlotte and Buford Heights is 54.1 mi by road including 49.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Charlotte and Buford Heights respectively.

How far is Charlotte to Buford Heights by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Charlotte and Buford Heights is 47.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Charlotte and Buford Heights respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Charlotte from Buford Heights by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 48 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Charlotte to Buford Heights?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 19 min to cover the distance of 48 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Charlotte and Buford Heights?

The halfway point between Charlotte and Buford Heights is Kings Mountain. It is located about 5 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Kings Mountain to Charlotte is 32 mi and driving will take about 31 min. The road between Kings Mountain and Buford Heights has length 22 mi and will take approximately 21 min.

Where is Charlotte in relation to Buford Heights?

Charlotte is located 48 mi east of Buford Heights.

Charlotte has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.22708, longitude -80.84313.

Buford Heights has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.0929, longitude -81.67621.

Which highway goes from Charlotte to Buford Heights?

The route from Charlotte to Buford Heights follows I 85.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 29: 7 mi
  • NC 27: 3 mi
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