Distance from Alma, North Carolina to New Castle, Virginia
The driving distance from Alma, North Carolina to New Castle, Virginia is 298.6 mi (480.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 122.4 mi (196.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 35 minutes
We found 3 routes between Alma and New Castle.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Continue on US-74 W. Take I-74, US-52 N, I-77 N and I-81 N to VA-311 N in Salem. Take exit 140 from I-81 N
Follow VA-311 N to Caldwell St in New Castle
Route Directions
Take Red Hill Rd, Modest Rd, Old Wire Rd, Golf Course Rd and Philippi Church Rd to US-401 N in Fayetteville
Take I-295 N to NC-210 N/NC-24/NC-87/Murchison Rd. Take the Murchison Rd exit from I-295 N
Take US-421 N, I-73 N and US-220 N to VA-419 N in Roanoke County. Take exit 141 from I-81 S
Follow VA-311 to Caldwell St in New Castle
Route Directions
Get on I-74 W/US-74 W from Alma Rd
Continue on US-74 W. Take I-73 N to US-220 N in Rockingham County
Get on US-58 W/US-58 BYP W in Henry County
Follow I-581 N and I-81 S to VA-419 N in Roanoke County. Take exit 141 from I-81 S
Follow VA-311 to Caldwell St in New Castle
Journey Details
Traveling from Alma, North Carolina to New Castle, Virginia covers 255.5 miles (411 km) in a north direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 11 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (255-299 miles / 411-481 km). The primary route shown here saves 28 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During evening weekday travel, expect evening rush hour with average speeds around 64 mph (103 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Alma
Starting Point
New Castle
Destination