Drive time
Raleigh to Asheville
Quick answer
The drive from Raleigh, NC to Asheville, NC is approximately 3 hr 40 min covering about 220 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
220 mi
Drive time
3 hr 40 min
Midpoint
35.69°, -80.59°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Asheville, meeting halfway saves each of you about 110 miles and 110 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
35.6874°, -80.5949°
Raleigh and Asheville are about 220 miles apart — each person drives roughly 110 miles.
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