How far is Albemarle, NC from Weaverville, NC?
The driving distance from Albemarle, NC to Weaverville, NC is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albemarle and Weaverville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle and Weaverville.
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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 · 43 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
108 m · 15 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto Evelyn Place
1668 ft · 1 min · Evelyn Place
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Turn right onto Murdock Avenue
1754 ft · 56 sec · Murdock Avenue
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
38 m · 9 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Continue on Weaverville Road
2895 ft · 51 sec · Weaverville Road
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Turn left
51 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Stock Road
972 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto New Stock Road
49 m · 11 sec · New Stock Road
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Turn left onto Weaverville Road
2629 ft · 1 min · Weaverville Road
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Continue on Merrimon Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchants Alley
61 m · 9 sec · Merchants Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merchants Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albemarle and Weaverville.
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.
Merrimon Avenue
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
2.47 mi · 00h 04m
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 Sunny near Weaverville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albemarle to Weaverville?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Woodfin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Albemarle and 6.3 miles from Weaverville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albemarle and Sunny near Weaverville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodfin
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 Woodfin.
Greenville
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Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albemarle and Weaverville. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 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 Weaverville
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 35.6970500, -82.5606900 |
| Altitude | 664 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merchants Alley (-82.560884, 35.697045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
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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