How far is Trent Woods, NC from Blowing Rock, NC?
The driving distance from Trent Woods, NC to Blowing Rock, NC is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trent Woods and Blowing Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trent Woods and Blowing Rock.
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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
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
70.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Turn left onto Old US 421
2.9 mi · 4 min · Old US 421
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Turn left onto Old 421 Connector
91 m · 15 sec · Old 421 Connector
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Parkway
11.1 mi · 19 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn left onto Flat Top Road
721 ft · 41 sec · Flat Top Road
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Take the ramp straight
42 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto James E Holshouser Jr Highway
1977 ft · 31 sec · James E Holshouser Jr Highway
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Continue on Valley Boulevard
2002 ft · 54 sec · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trent Woods and Blowing Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Trent Woods and Chance Light Rain near Blowing Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trent Woods to Blowing Rock?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Trent Woods and 155 miles from Blowing Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 $45.20 one way or $90.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Trent Woods and Chance Light Rain near Blowing Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trent Woods and Blowing Rock. Straight-line distance: 267.94 mi (431.21 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 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blowing Rock (-81.67761, 36.13513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $4.14 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $49.97 | $99.94 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $68.21 | $136.41 |
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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