How far is Asheville, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba 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 Asheville and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Albemarle.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Take the ramp left
786 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville
1398 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Front Street
950 ft · 14 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Salisbury Highway
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Turn right onto Barringer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barringer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sherrills Ford Road
62 m · 3 sec · Sherrills Ford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sherrills Ford Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Sherrills Ford Road
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Turn left onto Mooresville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mooresville Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Faith Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street
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Turn right
1421 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Sides Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1624 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road
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Continue on Salisbury Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Albemarle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Asheville and 79.2 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 133.58 mi (214.97 km).
#1 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,003 |
| Coordinates | 35.3501400, -80.2000600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
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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