How far is Asheville, NC from Granite Quarry, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Granite Quarry, NC is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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 Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Granite Quarry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Granite Quarry.
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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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Turn right onto West Bank Street
86 m · 8 sec · West Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Granite Quarry.
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 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Granite Quarry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Granite Quarry?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Asheville and 66.9 miles from Granite Quarry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Granite Quarry.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
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 Icard.
Gastonia
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Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Granite Quarry. Straight-line distance: 118.38 mi (190.51 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 Granite Quarry
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,002 |
| Coordinates | 35.6123600, -80.4467300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite Quarry (-80.44673, 35.61236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
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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