How far is Brices Creek, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Brices Creek, NC to Asheville, NC is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brices Creek and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brices Creek and Asheville.
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Start on Perrytown Loop Road
52 m · 9 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
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Turn right onto Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Brices Creek Road
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Continue on Madame Moores Lane
1.6 mi · 4 min · Madame Moores Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Howell Road
2823 ft · 1 min · Howell Road
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Take the ramp right
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
918 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brices Creek and Asheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brices Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brices Creek to Asheville?
The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.4 miles from Brices Creek and 184 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.33 one way or $102.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brices Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitsett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brices Creek and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 310.38 mi (499.51 km).
#1 Brices Creek
Township in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 35.0559900, -77.0877300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.40 | $114.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.92 | $123.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.89 | $145.77 |
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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