Trip from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC

Drive Time

6h 50m

Distance

425.3 mi

684 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 50m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 58m
12 PM
6h 56m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 12m
8 PM
6h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Moyock, NC, NC

Moyock, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC covers 425.3 miles and takes about 6h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.06 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

212.7 miles from Moyock, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 50m drive with frequent turns across 425.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Mills Road 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Mills Road Unavailable Refreshing
Old Swamp Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bunker Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 343 South Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Jackson Bypass Road Unavailable Refreshing
Old Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Sycamore Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Mills Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moyock, NC and Asheville, NC.

1

Start on Caratoke Highway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Caratoke Highway
2

Turn left onto South Mills Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Mills Road
3

Continue on Old Swamp Road

4.7 mi · 11 min · Old Swamp Road
4

Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 343 South

0.6 mi · 1 min · NC Highway 343 South
6

Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
7

Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Take the ramp straight

1.5 mi · 1 min
9

Turn sharp right

30 mi · 34 min
10

At the end of the road, turn left

0.8 mi · 1 min
11

Turn straight

5.5 mi · 6 min
12

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec
13

Turn right

25 mi · 35 min
14

Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road

11 mi · 18 min · Jackson Bypass Road
15

At the end of the road, turn right

0.5 mi · 46 sec
16

Turn right onto Old Highway

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Old Highway
17

Turn left

0.8 mi · 1 min
18

At the end of the road, turn left

2.1 mi · 3 min
19

Turn straight onto Sycamore Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sycamore Street
20

Turn right onto East 1st Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · East 1st Street
21

Turn left onto Elm Street

351 ft · 16 sec · Elm Street
22

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
23

Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24

Turn straight onto East Littleton Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road
25

Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
26

Continue straight

5.1 mi · 5 min
27

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
28

At the end of the road, turn left

8.7 mi · 10 min
29

Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
30

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
31

Merge slight left

1.9 mi · 2 min
32

Keep slight right

44 mi · 48 min
33

Keep slight left

42 mi · 48 min
34

Keep slight right

7.7 mi · 9 min
35

Keep slight right

13 mi · 15 min
36

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

153 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
37

Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
38

Take the exit slight right toward US 25

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 25
39

Turn right

46 ft · 3 sec
40

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212.7 miles from Moyock, NC, or about 3h 25m 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 94 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 212.7 miles or 3h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 52m

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 Moyock, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Moyock, NC

This is one driving day of about 425.3 miles and 6h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Moyock, 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 212.7 mi from Moyock, NC · 3h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

213 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.

Popular next leg

Durham, NC to Asheville, NC

224.2 mi · 3h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Durham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 212.7 miles from Moyock, 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

$68.06 one way

$136.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $74.16 $148.32
premium $4.78 $80.00 $160.01
diesel $5.64 $94.49 $188.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 148.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 127.6 1 $44.66 $20.41
Efficient EV 106.3 1 $37.21 $17.01
EV Truck/SUV 170.1 2 $59.54 $27.22

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Moyock, NC

Morning in Moyock on Monday

Local time

11:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Asheville, NC

Morning in Asheville on Monday

Local time

11:57 AM

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

6h 50m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC covers 425.3 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Mills Road, Old Swamp Road, Bunker Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 212.7 miles from Moyock, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moyock, NC to Asheville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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