Origin
Asheville, NC
Late night in Asheville on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheville, NC to Brevard, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brevard, NC
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Trip Overview
Asheville, NC to Brevard, NC is 33.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Billy Graham Freeway and Boylston Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two towns. It's a practical drive perfect for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll find the journey uncomplicated, making it easy to plan around your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Freeway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Boylston Highway | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Asheville Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US 64 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| New Airport Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Marcellus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrimon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Billy Graham Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Brevard, NC.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
130 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marcellus Street
3
Turn right onto US 25
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
4
Turn straight
306 ft
·
11 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Toward I 240 West, I 26 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
9
Keep slight right at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
10
Merge onto NC 280
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
New Airport Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NC 280
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Boylston Highway
12
Continue on NC 280
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Asheville Highway
13
Continue on US 64; US 276
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 64; US 276
14
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 64; US 276
15
Continue on US 64; US 276
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 64; US 276
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
US 64
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Asheville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Marcellus Street
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway toward I 240 West, I 26 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West, I 26 East
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arde...
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 280: Asheville Regional Airport, Arde...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.26 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brevard, NC
Late night in Brevard on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 9 mph
8% chance
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
34 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 51% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches like the 13.9 miles on Billy Graham Freeway, which provides a more direct, faster pace. As you transition to roads like Boylston Highway and Asheville Highway, the character shifts, likely becoming more local in feel. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more community-oriented driving.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Billy Graham Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Asheville, NC to Brevard, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Arden along the way.
Arden
14.2 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Billy Graham Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brevard, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brevard, 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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