How far is Fairview, NC from Woodfin, NC?
The driving distance from Fairview, NC to Woodfin, NC is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Woodfin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Woodfin.
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Start on Merrill Drive
9 m · 3 sec · Merrill Drive
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Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Charlotte Highway
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodfin
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
925 ft · 31 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottage Street
41 m · 6 sec · Cottage Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Woodfin.
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.
Charlotte Highway
Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
7.98 mi · 00h 12m
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 Clear leaving Fairview and Sunny near Woodfin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Woodfin?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Biltmore Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Fairview and 7.4 miles from Woodfin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fairview and Sunny near Woodfin.
Stop Ideas Near Biltmore Forest
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 Biltmore Forest.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Woodfin. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.44 km).
#1 Fairview
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 35.5140100, -82.3959500 |
| Altitude | 678 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodfin (-82.58207, 35.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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