How far is Asheville, NC from Tabor City, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Tabor City, NC is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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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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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Tabor City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Tabor City.
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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
76.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
19.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 38: Marion
1573 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76: Marion, Mullins
2120 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto State Road S-26-636
42 m · 4 sec · State Road S-26-636
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Continue on Mitchell Sea Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mitchell Sea Road
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Turn straight
84 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Green Sea Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Green Sea Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickman Road
694 ft · 19 sec · Hickman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
26 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Tabor City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Tabor City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Tabor City?
The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Jaars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Asheville and 149.4 miles from Tabor City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.75 one way or $83.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Tabor City.
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 Tabor City. Straight-line distance: 231.32 mi (372.27 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 Tabor City
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -78.8766900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tabor City (-78.87669, 34.14878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $41.75 | $83.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.28 | $118.55 |
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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