Origin
Lumberton, NC
Evening in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
264.4 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC covers 264.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Water Street, Carthage Road, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.2 miles from Lumberton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 264.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Water Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carthage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Indian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G R Kindley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Caswell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Water Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Water Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Water Street
4
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carthage Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
9
Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
American Indian Highway
10
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
14
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
15
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
17
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
18
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
19
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
21
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
22
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
23
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
24
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Belk Freeway
25
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
26
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
27
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
29
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
30
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
31
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
32
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
33
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
34
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westgate
36
Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Patton Avenue
37
Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Westgate
38
Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
39
Take the exit slight right toward US 25
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 25
40
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
4 sec
41
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
42
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marcellus Street
43
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.2 miles from Lumberton, NC, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asheville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lumberton, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lumberton, NC
This is one driving day of about 264.4 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lumberton, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.2 mi from Lumberton, NC · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.2 miles from Lumberton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Asheville, NC
The final approach into Asheville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Asheville, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.31 one way
$84.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $46.10 | $92.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $49.74 | $99.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.74 | $117.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.13 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.02 | $16.92 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Asheville, NC
Evening in Asheville on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC covers 264.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Water Street, Carthage Road, I 74. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.2 miles from Lumberton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lumberton, NC to Asheville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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