How far is Asheville, NC from Brevard, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Brevard, NC is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Brevard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Brevard.
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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
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
967 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
127 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Airport Road
2895 ft · 42 sec · New Airport Road
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Continue on Boylston Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Boylston Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue straight
2220 ft · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
51 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Brevard.
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.
Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
12.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Clear near Brevard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Brevard?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mills River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Asheville and 16.9 miles from Brevard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Clear near Brevard.
Stop Ideas Near Mills River
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 Mills River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Brevard. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.01 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 Brevard
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 7,899 |
| Coordinates | 35.2334500, -82.7342900 |
| Altitude | 678 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brevard (-82.73429, 35.23345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
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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