How far is it from Valdese, NC, to Morganton, NC, ?

The distance between Valdese, NC, and Morganton, NC, is 12 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Valdese, NC, to Morganton, NC, ?

The fastest route from Valdese, NC, to Morganton, NC, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Morganton, NC from Valdese, NC?

Morganton, NC lies roughly to the west of Valdese, NC.

Are there charging stations between Valdese, NC and Morganton, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Valdese, NC to Morganton, 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.

Valdese, NC Morganton, NC

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Valdese, NC to Morganton, NC takes about 25 min via I 40. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 12 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 6 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto South Sterling Street 2 mi
12 Turn left onto College Street 1 mi
13 Turn left onto West Union Street 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Riverside Drive 1 mi
15 Continue left onto Riverside Drive 146 yd
16 Turn left onto Montrose Street 168 yd
17 Arrive left onto Montrose Street

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The return trip from Morganton, NC to Valdese, NC covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

8 chargers

MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #2CCS, CHAdeMO · 201 N College St, Morganton, NC, 28655150 kW
MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #4CCS, CHAdeMO · 2128 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655150 kW
Morganton HondaCCS · 1600 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC, 2865560 kW
Morganton PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 104 East Fleming Drive, Morganton, NC, 2865560 kW
MORGANTON, NC CATAWBA MEADOWSType1 · 220 Catawba Meadows Dr, Morganton, NC, 286557.2 kW

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Morganton, NC → Elk Park, NC42 mi · 1 h 10 min Morganton, NC → Sawmills, NC21 mi · 35 min Morganton, NC → Drexel, NC8 mi · 15 min Morganton, NC → Foothills Regional Airport (MRN)10 mi · 20 min Morganton, NC → Bostic, NC36 mi · 55 min Morganton, NC → Newland, NC36 mi · 1 h

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How far is it from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Valdese, NC, {fromState} and Morganton, NC, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Valdese, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Morganton, NC from Valdese, NC?: Morganton, NC lies roughly to the west of Valdese, NC.
Are there charging stations between Valdese, NC and Morganton, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Valdese, NC to Morganton, 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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