How far is Winterville, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Winterville, NC to Asheville, NC is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.24 mi
05h 10m
Flight
289.63 mi
466.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.63 mi
Kilometers
466.11 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.24 mi
Kilometers
529.86 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winterville
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winterville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Winterville
164.4 mi
02h 35m
To Asheville
164.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winterville and Asheville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winterville and Asheville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    108 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2073 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winterville Parkway

    2722 ft · 44 sec · Winterville Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forlines Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Forlines Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NC 11 Bypass North: Greenville

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winterville and Asheville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 46%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 22%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 19%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 1%
Greenville Southwest Bypass
4.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
289.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
02h 35m from Winterville
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winterville 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 Winterville to Asheville?

The road trip is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from Winterville and 164.8 miles from Asheville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winterville and Mostly Sunny near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamestown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamestown.

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winterville and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 289.63 mi (466.11 km).

Winterville

#1 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-77.401, 35.52905)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.98 L · about $46.03
Round trip
$92.05
23.24 gal · 87.96 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.03 $92.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $4.78 $55.52 $111.04
Diesel $5.62 $65.35 $130.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winterville and Asheville. The current time is 23:43:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.