How far is Sunset Beach, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Sunset Beach, NC to Asheville, NC is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Union County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Beach and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Beach and Asheville.
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Start on Sunset Boulevard South
1889 ft · 47 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Boulevard North
7 m · 1 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Boulevard North
549 ft · 12 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shoreline Drive West
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Continue on Beach Drive Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Beach Drive Southwest
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Continue on Beach Drive Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Beach Drive Southwest
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 17
3.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1968 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
94.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
693 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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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 Sunset Beach and Asheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spartanburg
Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
94.8 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunset Beach and Mostly Clear near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset Beach to Asheville?
The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Jaars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Sunset Beach and 170.9 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.38 one way or $92.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunset Beach and Mostly Clear near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Jaars
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 Jaars.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Beach and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 258.4 mi (415.85 km).
#1 Sunset Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,172 |
| Coordinates | 33.8807300, -78.5122300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $46.38 | $92.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.86 | $103.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $55.95 | $111.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.86 | $131.71 |
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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