How far is Advance, NC from Thomasville, NC?
The driving distance from Advance, NC to Thomasville, NC is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Advance and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Advance and Thomasville.
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Start on Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 9 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
992 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Old US Highway 29
2745 ft · 55 sec · Old US Highway 29
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2660 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street
49 m · 12 sec · Fisher Ferry Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
706 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Advance and Thomasville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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10.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Advance and Sunny near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Advance to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Advance and 14 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Advance and Sunny near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Advance and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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