How far is Asheville, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1 miles (1.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 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 · 15 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
976 ft · 26 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1909 ft · 60 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Macon Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
86 m · 12 sec · Glendale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Albemarle.
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
0.57 mi · 00h 01m
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 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 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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 0.7 miles from Asheville and 0.7 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1 miles (1.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Albemarle.
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
Spartanburg
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 0.97 mi (1.56 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 Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,344 |
| Coordinates | 35.6115000, -82.5426300 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-82.54263, 35.6115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.22 | $0.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.24 | $0.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
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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