How far is Albemarle, NC from Highland Gate, NC?
The driving distance from Albemarle, NC to Highland Gate, NC is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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.
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albemarle and Highland Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle and Highland Gate.
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Start on Glendale Road
86 m · 19 sec · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Macon Avenue
873 ft · 41 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1913 ft · 34 sec · College Street
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Continue on Tunnel Road
2975 ft · 1 min · Tunnel Road
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Turn left onto Chunns Cove Road
2344 ft · 1 min · Chunns Cove Road
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Turn left onto Old Chunns Cove Road
61 m · 9 sec · Old Chunns Cove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Chunns Cove Road
792 ft · 39 sec · Old Chunns Cove Road
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albemarle and Highland Gate.
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.
Charlotte Street
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
0.96 mi · 00h 02m
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 Albemarle and Mostly Sunny near Highland Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albemarle to Highland Gate?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Asheville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Albemarle and 1.4 miles from Highland Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albemarle and Mostly Sunny near Highland Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Asheville
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 Asheville.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albemarle and Highland Gate. Straight-line distance: 0.95 mi (1.53 km).
#1 Albemarle
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,344 |
| Coordinates | 35.6115000, -82.5426300 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Gate
Highland Gate is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5998300, -82.5337400 |
| Altitude | 688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Gate (-82.53374, 35.59983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $3.96 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
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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