How far is Asheville, NC from Sunset Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Sunset Beach, NC is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Union County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Sunset Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Sunset Beach.
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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
93 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
967 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
124.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
3.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17
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Turn slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Beach Drive Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Beach Drive Southwest
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Continue on Beach Drive Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Beach Drive Southwest
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Continue on Shoreline Drive West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shoreline Drive West
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
586 ft · 16 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sunset Boulevard South
70 m · 5 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Boulevard South
1901 ft · 46 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Sunset Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
124 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Sunset Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Sunset Beach?
The road trip is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Jaars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Asheville and 162.9 miles from Sunset Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 $45.51 one way or $91.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Sunset Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Jaars
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 Jaars.
Charlotte
Gastonia
Camden
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Sunset Beach. Straight-line distance: 258.4 mi (415.85 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 Sunset Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,172 |
| Coordinates | 33.8807300, -78.5122300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Beach (-78.51223, 33.88073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.89 | $101.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.90 | $109.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $64.62 | $129.24 |
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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