How far is Stanfield, NC from Albemarle, NC?

The driving distance from Stanfield, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.01 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.12 mi
24.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.01 mi
Kilometers
27.38 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Stanfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanfield
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Albemarle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stanfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Red Cross
NC

Town in the USA

From Stanfield
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Albemarle
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stanfield and Albemarle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield and Albemarle.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stanly Street

    1 m · 5 sec · West Stanly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road

    2058 ft · 57 sec · North Love Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    12.7 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    640 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanfield and Albemarle.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
12.8 mi · 75%
West Main Street
2.32 mi · 14%
South Central Avenue
0.83 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.65 mi · 4%
North Love Chapel Road
0.39 mi · 2%
West Stanly Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

12.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Cross
00h 13m from Stanfield
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanfield and Sunny near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stanfield to Albemarle?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Red Cross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Stanfield and 8.5 miles from Albemarle.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanfield and Sunny near Albemarle.

Stop Ideas Near Red Cross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Cross, 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 Red Cross.

RAIL

Kannapolis

35 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

46 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

62 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanfield and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.34 km).

Stanfield

#1 Stanfield

Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,552
Coordinates35.2334800, -80.4270100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,003
Coordinates35.3501400, -80.2000600
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanfield (-80.42701, 35.23348)
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.78 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $5.62 $3.37 $6.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanfield and Albemarle. The current time is 00:42:55.

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.