How far is Asheville, NC from Summerfield, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Summerfield, NC is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Summerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Summerfield.
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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
153.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sandy Ridge Road
1765 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Sandy Ridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Sandy Ridge Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 68
3173 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 68
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Take the exit right toward I 73 North: Martinsville
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Summerfield
2507 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
58 m · 15 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Summerfield.
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
153 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Summerfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Summerfield?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Asheville and 85.1 miles from Summerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Summerfield.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 154.09 mi (247.99 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 Summerfield
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,502 |
| Coordinates | 36.2087500, -79.9047600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerfield (-79.90476, 36.20875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.77 | $47.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.74 | $67.49 |
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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