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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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 12th Street
13 m · 9 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Avenue
2638 ft · 49 sec · East Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
660 ft · 19 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Alabama Avenue
1407 ft · 28 sec · East Alabama Avenue
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Continue on Athenia Place
1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place
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Continue on Edgewood Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Archie Whitesides Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Archie Whitesides Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Road
2475 ft · 47 sec · Linwood Road
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Turn right onto Camp Rotary Road
2 mi · 4 min · Camp Rotary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Grove Road
799 ft · 17 sec · Chapel Grove Road
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Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive
694 ft · 31 sec · Woodleaf Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Gastonia.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bessemer City and Fallcrest. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.2 km).
#1 Bessemer City
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.2848600, -81.2839700 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fallcrest
Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2179100, -81.2461900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallcrest (-81.24619, 35.21791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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