How far is Asheville, NC from Lumberton, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Lumberton, NC is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
251.34 mi
05h 10m
Flight
211.46 mi
340.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.46 mi
Kilometers
340.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.34 mi
Kilometers
404.49 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Tue, Apr 28, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Wed, Apr 29, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-04-28T13:40
Arrive Lumberton
Tue, Apr 28, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Charlotte
NC

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

From Asheville
125.5 mi
02h 35m
To Lumberton
125.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Lumberton.

  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

    32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    967 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

    118 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    3084 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward Carthage Road

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  49. 49

    Continue on North Water Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  50. 50

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Water Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  51. 51

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1092 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
52 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
45 mi · 18%
Billy Graham Freeway
27.5 mi · 11%
American Indian Highway
18.9 mi · 8%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 7%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
211.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
02h 35m from Asheville
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Lumberton?

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Asheville and 125.8 miles from Lumberton.

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

The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlotte, 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 Charlotte.

RAIL

Charlotte

2 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

29 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

61 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 211.46 mi (340.32 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Lumberton

#2 Lumberton

County seat in North Carolina

Population20,239
Coordinates34.6183400, -79.0104500
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Lumberton (-79.01045, 34.61834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $35.13
Round trip
$70.27
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.13 $70.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.29 $78.57
Premium $4.78 $42.38 $84.76
Diesel $5.62 $49.88 $99.77

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Lumberton. The current time is 13:40:10.

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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.