How far is Asheville, NC from Harrisburg, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Harrisburg, NC is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Harrisburg.
-
1
Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
-
3
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
-
4
Take the ramp left
786 ft · 19 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
-
7
Merge slight left
76.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
873 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
-
10
Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
-
11
Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
-
12
Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
-
13
Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
-
14
Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
-
15
Turn left onto NC 16
27.6 mi · 35 min · NC 16
-
16
Take the exit slight right
1519 ft · 37 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
-
18
Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
8 mi · 9 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
-
19
Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Harrisburg, University City Boulevard
2082 ft · 53 sec
-
21
Turn left onto University City Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · University City Boulevard
-
22
Continue on NC Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · NC Highway 49
-
23
Turn left onto Morehead Road
973 ft · 27 sec · Morehead Road
-
24
Turn right onto Plaza Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Plaza Drive
-
25
Continue on Plaza Drive
858 ft · 38 sec · Plaza Drive
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plaza Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Harrisburg.
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
76.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 68.2 miles from Asheville and 68.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Harrisburg.
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
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 108.41 mi (174.47 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 Harrisburg
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 16,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.3239500, -80.6578400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisburg (-80.65784, 35.32395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
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 · May 05, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.