How far is Blowing Rock, NC from Bamboo, NC?
The driving distance from Blowing Rock, NC to Bamboo, NC is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blowing Rock and Bamboo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blowing Rock and Bamboo.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2043 ft · 57 sec · Valley Boulevard
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Continue on James E Holshouser Jr Highway
2793 ft · 47 sec · James E Holshouser Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
778 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn left
69 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Little Laurel Road
76 m · 11 sec · Little Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Bamboo Road
1437 ft · 27 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 Blowing Rock 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.
Blue Ridge Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway
6.3 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock to Bamboo?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Boone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Blowing Rock and 4.2 miles from Bamboo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blowing Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bamboo.
Stop Ideas Near Boone
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 Boone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blowing Rock and Bamboo. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.04 km).
#1 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
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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