How far is Weaverville, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Weaverville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weaverville and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaverville and Albemarle.
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Start on Merchants Alley
61 m · 11 sec · Merchants Alley
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrimon Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Continue on Weaverville Road
2278 ft · 55 sec · Weaverville Road
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Turn slight right
116 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New Stock Road
899 ft · 15 sec · New Stock Road
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Take the ramp slight right
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 19 Business: Woodfin, North Asheville, Merrimon Avenue
2934 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Weaverville Road
2895 ft · 49 sec · Weaverville Road
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Continue on Merrimon Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
38 m · 8 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto Murdock Avenue
1754 ft · 49 sec · Murdock Avenue
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Turn left onto Evelyn Place
1668 ft · 1 min · Evelyn Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlotte Street
108 m · 17 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto Macon Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · Macon Avenue
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
86 m · 12 sec · Glendale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weaverville and Albemarle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Merrimon Avenue
Continue on Merrimon Avenue
2.47 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Weaverville and Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weaverville to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodfin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Weaverville and 4.4 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weaverville and Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Woodfin
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 Woodfin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weaverville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 km).
#1 Weaverville
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 35.6970500, -82.5606900 |
| Altitude | 664 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,344 |
| Coordinates | 35.6115000, -82.5426300 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-82.54263, 35.6115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
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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