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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.73 mi
08h 09m
Flight
354.31 mi
570.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.31 mi
Kilometers
570.2 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.73 mi
Kilometers
707.68 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Market
Tue, Jun 2, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Wed, Jun 3, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-06-02T09:44
Arrive New Market
Tue, Jun 2, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shawsville
VA

Census designated place

From Asheville
219.8 mi
04h 04m
To New Market
220 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

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.

  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

    77 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Continue on James H. Quillen Parkway

    45.7 mi · 55 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Bristol

    2667 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas

    754 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI

    719 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Sudley Road

    142 m · 16 sec · Sudley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Balls Ford Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Balls Ford Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Sudley Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Sudley Road

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
319 mi · 73%
I 66 East
47.1 mi · 11%
James H. Quillen Parkway
45.7 mi · 10%
Broadway Street
27.2 mi · 6%
VA 234 North
0.14 mi
VA 234 Business
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.4 mi
354.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawsville
04h 04m from Asheville
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

16 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

69 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

71 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and New Market. Straight-line distance: 354.31 mi (570.2 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
New Market

#2 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population2,268
Coordinates38.7978900, -77.5180500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: New Market (-77.51805, 38.79789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.52 gal
58.74 L · about $61.47
Round trip
$122.95
31.04 gal · 117.48 L
Estimated CO2
137.9 kg one way
Round trip: 275.9 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and New Market. The current time is 09:44:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.