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Alamance, NC Road Trips

Alamance, NC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 79 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Alamance, NC spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Alamance, NC, NC

Photo: Mark Stebnicki

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

191 mi

Wilmington, NC

Quickest Drive

29m

Greensboro, NC

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Driving from Alamance, NC

The typical drive from Alamance, NC covers about 79 miles and takes around 1h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 191 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Alamance, NC are Wilmington, NC (191 mi, 3h 38m), Charlotte, NC (107.5 mi, 2h 5m), Concord, NC (89.1 mi, 1h 43m), Raleigh, NC (60.4 mi, 1h 16m), and Cary, NC (54 mi, 1h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 79-mile trip from Alamance, NC, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Alamance, NC and 1 routes heading into Alamance, NC, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 191 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alamance, NC covers 191 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Alamance, NC runs about 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 79-mile trip from Alamance, NC costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Alamance, NC include Wilmington, NC, Charlotte, NC, Concord, NC and Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Alamance, NC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,358

Median Income

$88,438

Median Home Value

$404,700

Median Age

40.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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