How far is Benson, NC from Asheville, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benson and Asheville is 225.82 miles (363.42 km).
Flight distance from Benson, NC to Asheville, NC is 225.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Benson to Asheville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benson, North Carolina to Asheville, North Carolina is: 265.16 miles (426.73 km) by car.
Driving from Benson to Asheville will take approximately 04 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4024 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'56"N 78°32'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.3821100 |
| Longitude | -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is located in the western part of the state. Asheville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Biltmore Estate and the Asheville Art Museum.
| Population | 92852 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°36'3"N 82°33'14"W |
| Latitude | 35.6009500 |
| Longitude | -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Asheville: (-82.554029,35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benson and Asheville
The distance between Benson and Asheville is 427 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Benson and Asheville. The current time is 04:02:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.42 liters (9.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benson and Asheville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benson to Asheville is $30.18 (diesel $39.7).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $30.18 | $33.97 | $37.52 | $39.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benson and Asheville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
