How far is Long View, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Long View, NC to Asheville, NC is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
350.5 mi
05h 24m
Flight
258.15 mi
415.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.15 mi
Kilometers
415.46 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.5 mi
Kilometers
564.07 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Fri, May 22, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Long View
Fri, May 22, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long View
2026-05-21T20:45
Arrive Asheville
Fri, May 22, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long View
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Wingate
NC

City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Long View
156.2 mi
02h 42m
To Asheville
194.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long View and Asheville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long View and Asheville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    37.8 mi · 46 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Westgate

    920 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Patton Avenue

    821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward Westgate

    48 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    693 ft · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue

    534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Marcellus Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long View 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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
113 mi · 32%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
NC 27
26.9 mi · 8%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 5%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 5%
West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

42 mi · 00h 49m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wingate
02h 42m from Long View
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long View 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 Long View to Asheville?

The road trip is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Wingate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Long View and 194.3 miles from Asheville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.00 one way or $98.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long View and Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Wingate

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wingate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charlotte

44 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

60 mi away
201 South Main St.
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Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Gastonia

72 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long View and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 258.15 mi (415.46 km).

Long View

#1 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 11 (-78.201341, 34.474104)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.82 L · about $49.00
Round trip
$98.00
24.74 gal · 93.64 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.00 $98.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.79 $109.57
Premium $4.78 $59.10 $118.21
Diesel $5.62 $69.57 $139.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Long View and Asheville. The current time is 20:45:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.