Origin
Asheville, NC
Night in Asheville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheville, NC to Black Mountain, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Mountain, NC
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Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Asheville to Black Mountain, North Carolina? This short 16-mile drive will take you about 21 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is a budget-friendly journey. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Southeast region. This route is all about getting you from point A to point B efficiently within North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Street | — | — |
| Merrimon Avenue | — | — |
| Billy Graham Freeway | — | — |
| NC 9 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marcellus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Black Mountain, NC.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marcellus Street
3
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
7
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NC 9: Black Mountain, Montreat
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NC 9: Black Mountain, Montreat
9
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn left
220 ft
·
16 sec
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Black Mountain, NC
Night in Black Mountain on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating city streets rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, you can anticipate a more engaged driving experience, closely following the contours of the local landscape. There is no 'longest stretch' noted, reinforcing the idea of a continuous, stop-and-go style of driving through populated areas. Expect to feel connected to the communities you pass through as you make your way from Asheville to Black Mountain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Marcellus Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Asheville, NC to Black Mountain, NC is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asheville, NC to Black Mountain, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asheville, NC to Black Mountain, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Black Mountain, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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