How far is Asheville, NC from Burgaw, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Burgaw, NC is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Burgaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Burgaw.
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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
157.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
1054 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto East Bridges Street
1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street
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Turn left onto North Walker Street
94 m · 8 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Burgaw.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Burgaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Burgaw?
The road trip is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Pleasant Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.4 miles from Asheville and 173.7 miles from Burgaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 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 $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Burgaw.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden
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 Pleasant Garden.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Burgaw. Straight-line distance: 271.5 mi (436.94 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 Burgaw
City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,127 |
| Coordinates | 34.5521100, -77.9261000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgaw (-77.9261, 34.55211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.26 | $108.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $58.53 | $117.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.89 | $137.79 |
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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