How far is Thomasville, NC from Advance, NC?
The driving distance from Thomasville, NC to Advance, NC is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Advance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Advance.
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Start on West Main Street
706 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street
49 m · 13 sec · Fisher Ferry Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2660 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Old US Highway 29
2166 ft · 43 sec · Old US Highway 29
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Take the ramp straight
1651 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Mocksville Road
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville and Advance.
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.
Mocksville Road
Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Thomasville and Sunny near Advance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Advance?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Thomasville and 13.9 miles from Advance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomasville and Sunny near Advance.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Advance. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
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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