How far is Asheville, NC from Swansboro, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Swansboro, NC is about 382 miles (614.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 39m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Swansboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Swansboro.
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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
157.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right onto D S Williams Road
1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
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Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Swansboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
158 mi · 03h 00m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Swansboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Swansboro?
The road trip is about 382 miles (614.8 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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?
Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.8 miles from Asheville and 191.2 miles from Swansboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 $53.39 one way or $106.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Swansboro.
Stop Ideas Near Staley
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 Staley.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Swansboro. Straight-line distance: 313.43 mi (504.42 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 Swansboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,394 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.1191200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swansboro (-77.11912, 34.68766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $53.39 | $106.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $59.70 | $119.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $64.41 | $128.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $75.81 | $151.62 |
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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