How far is it from Valdese, NC, to Glen Alpine, NC, ?

The distance between Valdese, NC, and Glen Alpine, NC, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Valdese, NC, to Glen Alpine, NC, ?

The drive from Valdese, NC, to Glen Alpine, NC, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Valdese, NC, to Glen Alpine, NC, ?

The fastest route from Valdese, NC, to Glen Alpine, NC, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

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Valdese, NCGlen Alpine, NC

Distance: 17 mi·Duration: 25 min

Driving from Valdese, NC to Glen Alpine, NC takes about 25 min via I 40. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

17 · 17 mi

1 Depart right onto Villar Lane 154 yd
2 Turn right onto Forest Drive Northeast 67 yd
3 Turn left onto Tarheel Avenue Northeast 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Laurel Street Northeast 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Laurel Street Northeast 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Janavel Avenue Southeast 150 yd
7 Turn left onto Carolina Street Southeast 2 mi
8 Take ramp right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left 11 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Jamestown Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Conley Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto London Street 1 mi
14 Turn left onto West Main Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto North Bridge Street 169 yd
16 Continue straight onto Turkey Tail Lane 1 mi
17 Arrive onto Turkey Tail Lane

The return trip from Glen Alpine, NC to Valdese, NC covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Popular destinations close by

Glen Alpine, NC → Drexel, NC14 mi · 25 min Glen Alpine, NC → Bostic, NC33 mi · 50 min Glen Alpine, NC → Morganton, NC6 mi · 15 min Glen Alpine, NC → Foothills Regional Airport (MRN)15 mi · 25 min Glen Alpine, NC → Marion, NC16 mi · 25 min Glen Alpine, NC → Gamewell, NC17 mi · 30 min

Questions and answers

Glen Alpine, NC lies roughly to the west of Valdese, NC.

How far is it from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Glen Alpine, NC, {toState}?

The distance between Valdese, NC, {fromState} and Glen Alpine, NC, {toState} is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Glen Alpine, NC, {toState}?

The drive from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Glen Alpine, NC, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Glen Alpine, NC, {toState}?

The fastest route from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Glen Alpine, NC, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

What is the shortest route from Valdese, NC to Glen Alpine, NC?

The shortest driving route from Valdese, NC to Glen Alpine, NC is about 17 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Valdese, NC and Glen Alpine, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Valdese, NC to Glen Alpine, NC, including MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #2 (150 kW), MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #4 (150 kW), Morganton Honda (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

Valdese, NC–Glen Alpine, NC

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Valdese, NCGlen Alpine, NC