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Summer Road Trips in North Carolina

Routes

30

Avg Distance

351 mi

Avg Drive

7h 2m

Destinations

16

North Carolina in the summer offers a variety of drives, with 30 routes averaging 351 miles and over 7 hours. These trips provide an average drive score of 8, with some reaching up to 2158 feet in elevation. With excellent EV coverage on most routes, including up to 20 DC fast chargers, you can explore the state's diverse landscapes comfortably. Daylight hours are long, making it ideal for covering good distances.

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We've identified 30 routes in North Carolina that work well for summer 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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Holly Springs, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

424.2 mi 8h 36m Score: 8/10

This highway-focused drive scores an 8, traversing gently rolling terrain across 424 miles with access to parks. Its excellent EV coverage is supported by 20 DC fast chargers, making it a reliable choice for longer summer excursions.

Editor's pick

Havelock, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

416.4 mi 8h 27m Score: 7/10

Scoring a 7, this 416-mile route also offers excellent EV coverage with 16 DC fast chargers. It provides access to parks and is a solid option for a substantial summer road trip.

Editor's pick

New Bern, NC → Chapel Hill, NC

398.8 mi 8h 2m Score: 8/10

This highway-focused trip covers 398 miles with a drive score of 8. While it doesn't specifically highlight park access, its substantial mileage makes it a considerable option for summer exploration.

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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