How far is Southern Pines, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Asheville, NC is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Pines and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Asheville.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Morganton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road
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Continue on Morganton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Morganton Road
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Hill Road South
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Turn left onto NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington
1265 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
29.3 mi · 40 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Take the exit left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
918 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
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 Southern Pines and Asheville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkesboro Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Asheville?
The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Southern Pines and 110 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 180.51 mi (290.51 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: (-82.554029, 35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.32 | $68.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.03 | $74.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.59 | $87.17 |
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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