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Fall Road Trips in North Carolina

Routes

30

Avg Distance

351 mi

Avg Drive

7h 2m

Destinations

16

Fall is arguably the best driving season in North Carolina. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 351 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
North Carolina routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in North Carolina that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 351 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Holly Springs, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

424.2 mi 8h 36m Score: 8/10

Havelock, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

416.4 mi 8h 27m Score: 7/10

New Bern, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

398.8 mi 8h 2m Score: 8/10

Liberty, NC → Fayetteville, NC

391.5 mi 8h 5m Score: 8/10

Newport, NC → Asheville, NC

387.8 mi 7h 35m Score: 8/10

Liberty, NC → Raleigh, NC

376.3 mi 7h 41m Score: 8/10

Chapel Hill, NC → Carolina Beach, NC

371.5 mi 7h 57m Score: 9/10

Jacksonville, NC → Albemarle, NC

367 mi 7h 12m Score: 8/10

River Bend, NC → Asheville, NC

364.6 mi 7h 4m Score: 8/10

James City, NC → Asheville, NC

362.8 mi 7h Score: 8/10

Andrews, NC → Fayetteville, NC

355.4 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10

Manteo, NC → Charlotte, NC

348.2 mi 6h 55m Score: 8/10

Asheville, NC → Burgaw, NC

347.1 mi 6h 40m Score: 8/10

Waynesville, NC → Wilmington, NC

342.3 mi 7h Score: 9/10

Andrews, NC → West Raleigh, NC

337.6 mi 6h 44m Score: 8/10

Rocky Mount, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

336.2 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10

Asheville, NC → Carolina Beach, NC

336.1 mi 6h 58m Score: 9/10

Carolina Beach, NC → Asheville, NC

336 mi 6h 59m Score: 9/10

City of Greenville, NC → Mills River, NC

335.8 mi 6h 36m Score: 9/10

Northchase, NC → Asheville, NC

330.5 mi 6h 47m Score: 9/10

Albemarle, NC → City of Greenville, NC

330.4 mi 6h 21m Score: 8/10

Asheville, NC → Greenville, NC

330.2 mi 6h 21m Score: 8/10

Weaverville, NC → Wilmington, NC

329.8 mi 6h 45m Score: 9/10

Marion, NC → Jacksonville, NC

327.6 mi 6h 32m Score: 8/10

Wrightsboro, NC → Asheville, NC

326.6 mi 6h 40m Score: 9/10

City of Greenville, NC → Asheville, NC

324.7 mi 6h 18m Score: 8/10

Kitty Hawk, NC → Maine, NC

323.5 mi 6h 36m Score: 8/10

Elizabeth City, NC → Charlotte, NC

323.3 mi 6h 20m Score: 9/10

Huntersville, NC → Elizabeth City, NC

322.2 mi 6h 17m Score: 8/10

Asheville, NC → Wilmington, NC

322.2 mi 6h 34m Score: 9/10

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