How far is Bessemer City, NC from Fallcrest, NC?

The driving distance from Bessemer City, NC to Fallcrest, NC is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.33 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.1 mi
8.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.1 mi
Kilometers
8.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.33 mi
Kilometers
11.79 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bessemer City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bessemer City
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bessemer City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Gastonia
NC

Unincorporated community

From Bessemer City
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Fallcrest
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bessemer City and Fallcrest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer City and Fallcrest.

  1. 1

    Start on North 12th Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Virginia Avenue

    2638 ft · 49 sec · East Virginia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    660 ft · 19 sec · South 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Alabama Avenue

    1407 ft · 28 sec · East Alabama Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Athenia Place

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Edgewood Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Archie Whitesides Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Archie Whitesides Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Road

    2475 ft · 47 sec · Linwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Camp Rotary Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Camp Rotary Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Grove Road

    799 ft · 17 sec · Chapel Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive

    694 ft · 31 sec · Woodleaf Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodleaf Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bessemer City and Fallcrest.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Camp Rotary Road
2 mi · 27%
Archie Whitesides Road
1.75 mi · 24%
Edgewood Road
1.66 mi · 23%
East Virginia Avenue
0.5 mi · 7%
Linwood Road
0.47 mi · 6%
East Alabama Avenue
0.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Camp Rotary Road

Turn right onto Camp Rotary Road

2 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Gastonia
00h 07m from Bessemer City
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bessemer City and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bessemer City to Fallcrest?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

South Gastonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Bessemer City and 3.7 miles from Fallcrest.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bessemer City and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.

Stop Ideas Near South Gastonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Gastonia, 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 South Gastonia.

RAIL

Gastonia

7 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

35 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

62 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

73 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bessemer City and Fallcrest. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.2 km).

Bessemer City

#1 Bessemer City

City in North Carolina, United States

Population5,577
Coordinates35.2848600, -81.2839700
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fallcrest

Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2179100, -81.2461900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Bessemer City (-81.28397, 35.28486)
End: Fallcrest (-81.24619, 35.21791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.06
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.03 $2.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.78 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.62 $1.46 $2.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bessemer City and Fallcrest. The current time is 21:06:37.

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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.