Origin
Woodfin, NC
Morning in Woodfin on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodfin, NC to Albemarle, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Albemarle, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodfin, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Salisbury Highway, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Woodfin, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 30m highway drive covering 162.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Salisbury Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Salisbury Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 70.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 162.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.5 miles (US 64; NC 90 / West Front Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
103.2 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 148
Toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesv...
5
103.5 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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US 64; NC 90 / West Front Street
Merge onto US 64; NC 90 / West Front Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
130.7 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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NC 150 / Mooresville Road
Turn left onto NC 150 / Mooresville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
139.4 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
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US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Woodfin, NC to Albemarle, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
103.2 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 94.1 mi | 1h 47m |
| Salisbury Highway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| US 52 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Old Salisbury Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Sherrills Ford Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sides Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 94.1 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodfin, NC and Albemarle, NC.
1
Start on Cottage Street
133 ft
·
7 sec
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Cottage Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
84 ft
·
2 sec
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Elk Mountain Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 70
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 70
8
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Billy Graham Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Billy Graham Freeway
10
Merge onto I 40
94 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
I 40
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 148
Toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville
12
Merge onto US 64; NC 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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West Front Street
13
Continue on US 64; NC 90
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on US 70
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Barringer Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Barringer Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Sherrills Ford Road
204 ft
·
3 sec
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Sherrills Ford Road
17
Continue on Sherrills Ford Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sherrills Ford Road
18
Turn left onto NC 150
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Mooresville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 70; US 601
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard West
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Faith Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Faith Road
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
22
Continue on South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Gq Street
23
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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US 52
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 52
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 52
25
Turn left onto Sides Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Sides Road
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto US 52
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
US 52
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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South Main Street
28
Turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
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Old Salisbury Road
29
Continue on Salisbury Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Salisbury Avenue
30
Turn right onto US 52 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North 1st Street
31
Turn right onto West Main Street
138 ft
·
5 sec
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West Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
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 81.1 miles from Woodfin, NC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 miles.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodfin, 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 Woodfin, NC
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodfin, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 94.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Woodfin, NC · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 81.1 miles from Woodfin, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.
Arriving in Albemarle, NC
The final approach into Albemarle, 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 Albemarle, 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
$25.36 one way
$50.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.73 | $55.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Albemarle, NC
Morning in Albemarle on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
24 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
3h 30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodfin, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Salisbury Highway, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Woodfin, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.36 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 162.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.5 miles (US 64; NC 90 / West Front Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Woodfin, NC to Albemarle, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
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