How far is Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC from Belwood, NC?
The driving distance from Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC to Belwood, NC is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idlewild Terrace Apartments and Belwood.
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Start on the route
87 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto South Dekalb Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Grover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Grover Street
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Continue on Fallston Road
12.6 mi · 19 min · Fallston Road
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Turn left onto Carpenters Grove Church Road
2678 ft · 51 sec · Carpenters Grove Church Road
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Turn left onto Belwood-Lawndale Road
932 ft · 23 sec · Belwood-Lawndale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belwood-Lawndale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Idlewild Terrace Apartments and Belwood.
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.
Fallston Road
Continue on Fallston Road
12.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Idlewild Terrace Apartments and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Belwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idlewild Terrace Apartments to Belwood?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Fallston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Idlewild Terrace Apartments and 9.5 miles from Belwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Idlewild Terrace Apartments and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Belwood.
Stop Ideas Near Fallston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Shelby City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fallston.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idlewild Terrace Apartments and Belwood. Straight-line distance: 13.57 mi (21.84 km).
#1 Idlewild Terrace Apartments
Idlewild Terrace Apartments is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2809600, -81.5373100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belwood
City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 963 |
| Coordinates | 35.4770800, -81.5234200 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belwood-Lawndale Road (-81.523359, 35.477057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.37 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.81 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $5.50 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
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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