How far is Blowing Rock, NC from Trent Woods, NC?
The driving distance from Blowing Rock, NC to Trent Woods, NC is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
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.
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blowing Rock and Trent Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blowing Rock and Trent Woods.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2043 ft · 57 sec · Valley Boulevard
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Continue on James E Holshouser Jr Highway
2793 ft · 47 sec · James E Holshouser Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
778 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway
11 mi · 18 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn left onto Old 421 Connector
91 m · 16 sec · Old 421 Connector
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Turn right onto Old US 421
2.9 mi · 4 min · Old US 421
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Turn right
20.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
50.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 min
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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 left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
29.9 mi · 33 min · East New Bern Road
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Take the exit slight right
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Glenburnie Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Glenburnie Road
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Turn left onto Trent Road
1167 ft · 36 sec · Trent Road
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Turn right onto Chelsea Road
2118 ft · 58 sec · Chelsea Road
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Village Green Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Village Green Drive
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Turn left onto Village Green Court
112 m · 18 sec · Village Green Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blowing Rock and Trent Woods.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old US 421
Continue straight
50.1 mi · 00h 59m
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 Light Rain leaving Blowing Rock and Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Trent Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blowing Rock to Trent Woods?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?
Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Blowing Rock and 152.9 miles from Trent Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 $44.49 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Blowing Rock and Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Trent Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Siler City
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 Siler City.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blowing Rock and Trent Woods. Straight-line distance: 267.94 mi (431.21 km).
#1 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trent Woods
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 35.0821000, -77.0863400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trent Woods (-77.08634, 35.0821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $4.14 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $53.51 | $107.03 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $67.14 | $134.29 |
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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