How far is Moffitt Hill, NC from Marion, NC?

The driving distance from Moffitt Hill, NC to Marion, NC is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
13.55 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.8 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in Moffitt Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moffitt Hill
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Marion
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moffitt Hill
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
West Marion
NC

Township in McDowell County, North Carolina

From Moffitt Hill
6.8 mi
00h 09m
To Marion
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moffitt Hill and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moffitt Hill and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on Moffitt Hill Church Road

    5 m · 6 sec · Moffitt Hill Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moffitt Hill Road

    1540 ft · 45 sec · Moffitt Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bat Cave Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bat Cave Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Marion

    749 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Henderson Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Henderson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Burgin Street

    592 ft · 23 sec · Burgin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    1029 ft · 46 sec · West Court Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moffitt Hill and Marion.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bat Cave Road
9.76 mi · 72%
Sugar Hill Road
2.12 mi · 16%
West Henderson Street
1.04 mi · 8%
Moffitt Hill Road
0.29 mi · 2%
West Court Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Burgin Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bat Cave Road

Merge slight left

8.33 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Marion
00h 09m from Moffitt Hill
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moffitt Hill and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moffitt Hill to Marion?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

West Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Moffitt Hill and 6.8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moffitt Hill and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near West Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Marion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Marion.

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Spartanburg

79 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Gastonia

89 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Greenville

96 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

118 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moffitt Hill and Marion. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).

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#1 Moffitt Hill

Moffitt Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6056800, -82.1759500
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U.

Population7,937
Coordinates35.6840100, -82.0092700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Moffitt Hill Road (-82.176205, 35.605555)
End: West Court Street (-82.009267, 35.684005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.90
Round trip
$3.80
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.90 $3.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.78 $2.29 $4.59
Diesel $5.62 $2.70 $5.40

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 North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Moffitt Hill and Marion. The current time is 13:54:13.

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.