How far is Asheville, NC from Brices Creek, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Brices Creek, NC is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
363.58 mi
07h 12m
Flight
310.38 mi
499.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.38 mi
Kilometers
499.51 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.58 mi
Kilometers
585.12 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brices Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-04-14T21:26
Arrive Brices Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Asheville
181.6 mi
03h 36m
To Brices Creek
182 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Brices Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Brices Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marcellus Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue

    634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    786 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    157.8 mi · 3 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield

    2526 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Williams Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Williams Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Kelso Road

    2307 ft · 1 min · Kelso Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Madame Moores Lane

    2309 ft · 1 min · Madame Moores Lane

  30. 30

    Continue on Brices Creek Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brices Creek Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Perrytown Loop Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Brices Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
163 mi · 45%
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 9%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
32.7 mi · 9%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 9%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 7%
Triangle Expressway
22.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

158 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
310.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
03h 36m from Asheville
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Brices Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Brices Creek?

The road trip is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.6 miles from Asheville and 182 miles from Brices Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.82 one way or $101.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Brices Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Oaks.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Brices Creek. Straight-line distance: 310.38 mi (499.51 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brices Creek

Township in Craven County, North Carolina

Population3,073
Coordinates35.0559900, -77.0877300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Brices Creek (-77.08773, 35.05599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.83 gal
48.56 L · about $50.82
Round trip
$101.64
25.66 gal · 97.12 L
Estimated CO2
114 kg one way
Round trip: 228 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.82 $101.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $56.82 $113.65
Premium $4.78 $61.30 $122.60
Diesel $5.62 $72.16 $144.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Brices Creek. The current time is 21:26:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.