How far is Dunns Rock, NC from Brevard, NC?
The driving distance from Dunns Rock, NC to Brevard, NC is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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.
Human settlement in Transylvania 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 Dunns Rock and Brevard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunns Rock and Brevard.
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Start on Gwynn Valley Trail
18 m · 7 sec · Gwynn Valley Trail
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Turn right onto Island Ford Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Island Ford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Greenville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2687 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
28 m · 4 sec · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunns Rock and Brevard.
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.
Greenville Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Highway
3.61 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.
Sunny leaving Dunns Rock and Sunny near Brevard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunns Rock to Brevard?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Rosman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Dunns Rock and 2.7 miles from Brevard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunns Rock and Sunny near Brevard.
Stop Ideas Near Rosman
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 Rosman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunns Rock and Brevard. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.64 km).
#1 Dunns Rock
Dunns Rock is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1742800, -82.7440200 |
| Altitude | 657 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brevard
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 7,899 |
| Coordinates | 35.2334500, -82.7342900 |
| Altitude | 678 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 64 (-82.734437, 35.233517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
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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