How far is Beech Mountain, NC from Bamboo, NC?
The driving distance from Beech Mountain, NC to Bamboo, NC is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beech Mountain and Bamboo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beech Mountain and Bamboo.
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Start on Pine Ridge Road
1097 ft · 50 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Ridge Road
76 m · 11 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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Continue on Pine Ridge Road
1666 ft · 1 min · Pine Ridge Road
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Continue on Pine Ridge Road
899 ft · 41 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beech Mountain Parkway
5.4 mi · 12 min · Beech Mountain Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street West
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Continue on Balm Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Balm Highway
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Broadstone Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadstone Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NC Highway 105 South
4.7 mi · 9 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Continue straight
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Blowing Rock Road
2206 ft · 1 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Turn left onto Shadowline Drive
1700 ft · 50 sec · Shadowline Drive
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Turn right onto State Farm Road
2552 ft · 1 min · State Farm Road
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Turn left onto Deerfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bamboo Road
7 m · 1 sec · Bamboo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bamboo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beech Mountain and Bamboo.
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.
Beech Mountain Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beech Mountain Parkway
5.43 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beech Mountain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bamboo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beech Mountain to Bamboo?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 Beech Mountain and 12.9 miles from Bamboo.
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 10 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beech Mountain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bamboo.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Devils
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 Seven Devils.
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beech Mountain and Bamboo. Straight-line distance: 15.72 mi (25.3 km).
#1 Beech Mountain
Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 320 |
| Coordinates | 36.2109600, -81.8890000 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bamboo
Bamboo is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1937400, -81.6078800 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bamboo (-81.60788, 36.19374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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