How far is Asheville, NC from New Market, VA?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to New Market, VA is about 439.7 miles (707.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and New Market.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and New Market.
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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
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue on James H. Quillen Parkway
45.7 mi · 55 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Bristol
2667 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
99.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas
754 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sudley Road
142 m · 16 sec · Sudley Road
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Turn left onto Balls Ford Road
44 m · 6 sec · Balls Ford Road
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Turn right
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Sudley Road
38 m · 7 sec · Sudley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sudley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and New Market.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near New Market.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to New Market?
The road trip is about 439.7 miles (707.7 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?
Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Asheville and 220 miles from New Market.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.4 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 $61.47 one way or $122.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near New Market.
Stop Ideas Near Shawsville
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 Shawsville.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and New Market. Straight-line distance: 354.31 mi (570.2 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 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 38.7978900, -77.5180500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Market (-77.51805, 38.79789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $61.47 | $122.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.74 | $137.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $74.15 | $148.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $87.28 | $174.57 |
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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