How far is Black Mountain, NC from Swannanoa, NC?
The driving distance from Black Mountain, NC to Swannanoa, NC is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Mountain and Swannanoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Mountain and Swannanoa.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Montreat Road
61 m · 10 sec · Montreat Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1763 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Swannanoa
982 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Patton Cove Road
1717 ft · 45 sec · Patton Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
141 m · 9 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto Asheville Road
93 m · 11 sec · Asheville Road
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Continue on Asheville Road
938 ft · 33 sec · Asheville Road
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Turn right onto Rider Lane
26 m · 6 sec · Rider Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rider Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Mountain and Swannanoa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway Street
Merge slight left
4.57 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Black Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Swannanoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Mountain to Swannanoa?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Black Mountain and 3 miles from Swannanoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Black Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Swannanoa.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
Greenville
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Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Mountain and Swannanoa. Straight-line distance: 4.63 mi (7.45 km).
#1 Black Mountain
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 35.6179000, -82.3212300 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swannanoa
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,576 |
| Coordinates | 35.5978900, -82.3998400 |
| Altitude | 670 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swannanoa (-82.39984, 35.59789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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