How far is Glamorgan, VA from Appalachia, VA?

The driving distance from Glamorgan, VA to Appalachia, VA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
15.99 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.15 mi
19.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.15 mi
Kilometers
19.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.73 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Appalachia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Glamorgan
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glamorgan
2026-04-15T10:30
Arrive Appalachia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glamorgan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Glamorgan
8.3 mi
00h 12m
To Appalachia
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glamorgan and Appalachia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glamorgan and Appalachia.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Creek Road

    1248 ft · 38 sec · Indian Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Orby Cantrell Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Orby Cantrell Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown

    545 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest

    135 m · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest

    573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    149 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glamorgan and Appalachia.

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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 49%
Orby Cantrell Highway
5.88 mi · 37%
Main Avenue Southwest
1.15 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.05 mi · 7%
Indian Creek Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Junction Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kent Junction Road

Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

7.76 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 12m from Glamorgan
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glamorgan and Mostly Clear near Appalachia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glamorgan to Appalachia?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Glamorgan and 7.6 miles from Appalachia.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glamorgan and Mostly Clear near Appalachia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glamorgan and Appalachia. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).

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#1 Glamorgan

Glamorgan is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9987100, -82.5943200
Altitude675
CountryUnited States
Appalachia

#2 Appalachia

Town in Virginia

Population1,523
Coordinates36.9067600, -82.7818300
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Creek Road (-82.594276, 36.998714)
End: East Main Street (-82.781723, 36.906755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glamorgan and Appalachia. The current time is 10:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.