How far is New Market, VA from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from New Market, VA to Asheville, NC is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Asheville.
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Start on Sudley Road
2156 ft · 50 sec · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
46 mi · 55 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Continue on Liston B Ramsey Freeway
23 mi · 27 min · Liston B Ramsey Freeway
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Asheville
1693 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bordeau Place
93 m · 17 sec · Bordeau Place
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Turn right onto Marcellus Street
94 m · 19 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn left
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 New Market and Asheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Market and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Market to Asheville?
The road trip is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km) and usually takes 08h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.1 miles from New Market and 220.3 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.3 miles (570.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.55 one way or $123.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Shawsville
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 Shawsville.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 354.31 mi (570.2 km).
#1 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 38.7978900, -77.5180500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $61.55 | $123.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.83 | $137.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $74.25 | $148.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $87.40 | $174.79 |
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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