How far is Bamboo, NC from Beech Mountain, NC?

The driving distance from Bamboo, NC to Beech Mountain, NC is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.76 mi
00h 53m
Flight
15.72 mi
25.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.72 mi
Kilometers
25.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.67 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Mountain
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Bamboo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bamboo
2026-04-17T22:49
Arrive Beech Mountain
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bamboo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seven Devils
NC

Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Bamboo
12.8 mi
00h 26m
To Beech Mountain
14.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bamboo and Beech Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bamboo and Beech Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on Bamboo Road

    7 m · 7 sec · Bamboo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deerfield Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Farm Road

    2552 ft · 1 min · State Farm Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shadowline Drive

    1700 ft · 51 sec · Shadowline Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blowing Rock Road

    2206 ft · 1 min · Blowing Rock Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadstone Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadstone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.8 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Beech Mountain Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Beech Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beech Mountain Parkway

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Beech Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Ridge Road

    899 ft · 40 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Ridge Road

    1666 ft · 1 min · Pine Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Ridge Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Ridge Road

    1097 ft · 48 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bamboo and Beech Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beech Mountain Parkway
4.09 mi · 15%
Broadstone Road
2.9 mi · 10%
Deerfield Road
2.76 mi · 10%
Beech Mountain Parkway
1.35 mi · 5%
Pine Ridge Road
0.74 mi · 3%
State Farm Road
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.78 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Devils
00h 26m from Bamboo
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bamboo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beech Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bamboo to Beech Mountain?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seven Devils is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Bamboo and 14.9 miles from Beech Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bamboo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beech Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Devils

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seven Devils, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Devils.

RAIL

Gastonia

116 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bamboo and Beech Mountain. Straight-line distance: 15.72 mi (25.3 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bamboo

Bamboo is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1937400, -81.6078800
Altitude986
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beech Mountain

Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population320
Coordinates36.2109600, -81.8890000
Altitude1294
CountryUnited States
Start: Bamboo Road (-81.607783, 36.193742)
End: Pine Ridge Road (-81.888107, 36.211162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.78 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.62 $5.51 $11.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bamboo and Beech Mountain. The current time is 22:49:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.