How far is Trent Woods, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Trent Woods, NC to Asheville, NC is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trent Woods and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trent Woods and Asheville.
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Start on the route
112 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Village Green Drive
49 m · 13 sec · Village Green Drive
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Chelsea Road
2118 ft · 1 min · Chelsea Road
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Continue on McCarthy Boulevard
2520 ft · 1 min · McCarthy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 34 min
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 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 Trent Woods and Asheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trent Woods 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 Trent Woods to Asheville?
The road trip is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Trent Woods and 181.4 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.62 one way or $101.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trent Woods and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 310.2 mi (499.22 km).
#1 Trent Woods
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 35.0821000, -77.0863400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $50.62 | $101.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.60 | $113.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.06 | $122.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $71.87 | $143.75 |
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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