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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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.39 mi
05h 53m
Flight
310.38 mi
499.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.38 mi
Kilometers
499.51 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.39 mi
Kilometers
591.26 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Mon, May 25, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Brices Creek
Mon, May 25, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brices Creek
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Asheville
Mon, May 25, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brices Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Brices Creek
183.4 mi
02h 56m
To Asheville
184 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brices Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Perrytown Loop Road

    52 m · 9 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brices Creek Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brices Creek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Madame Moores Lane

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Madame Moores Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Howell Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Howell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    82 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Vernon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brices Creek and Asheville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 42%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
112 mi · 31%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 12%
Howell Road
35.9 mi · 10%
West Vernon Avenue
11.2 mi · 3%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
310.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
02h 56m from Brices Creek
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brices Creek and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 310.38 mi (499.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brices Creek

Township in Craven County, North Carolina

Population3,073
Coordinates35.0559900, -77.0877300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Perrytown Loop Road (-77.087702, 35.056024)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.96 gal
49.07 L · about $51.33
Round trip
$102.67
25.92 gal · 98.14 L
Estimated CO2
115.2 kg one way
Round trip: 230.4 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brices Creek and Asheville. The current time is 07:56:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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