How far is Brendletown, NC from Highlands, NC?
The driving distance from Brendletown, NC to Highlands, NC is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brendletown and Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brendletown and Highlands.
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Start on Brendle Road
753 ft · 34 sec · Brendle Road
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Turn left onto Watauga Church Road
1183 ft · 55 sec · Watauga Church Road
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Turn right onto Sylva Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Sylva Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, NS 28: Highlands, Franklin
1481 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Highlands Road
14.5 mi · 22 min · Highlands Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Main Street
1371 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brendletown and Highlands.
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.
Highlands Road
Turn left onto Highlands Road
14.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 Brendletown and Sunny near Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brendletown to Highlands?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Brendletown and 11 miles from Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brendletown and Sunny near Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sky Valley Georgia
Franklin Town Hall
City of Dillard Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Toccoa
Clemson
Greenville
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brendletown and Highlands. Straight-line distance: 15.23 mi (24.51 km).
#1 Brendletown
Brendletown is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2403700, -83.3404300 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highlands
Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 984 |
| Coordinates | 35.0528700, -83.1986000 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-83.1985, 35.053048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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