Origin
Goldston, NC
Afternoon in Goldston on Saturday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldston, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Goldston, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC covers 7.9 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Isaac Brooks Highway, Ralph Sipe Road, Buck Gunter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Ralph Sipe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Buck Gunter Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Foust Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old US Highway 421 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldston, NC and Mount Vernon Springs, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Ralph Sipe Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ralph Sipe Road
3
Turn left onto US 421
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
4
Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Buck Gunter Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Foust Road
453 ft
·
25 sec
·
Foust Road
6
Turn left onto Old US Highway 421
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old US Highway 421
7
Arrive at destination
Old US Highway 421
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Buck Gunter Road
Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Foust Road
At end of road, turn left onto Foust Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Old US Highway 421
Turn left onto Old US Highway 421
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Mount Vernon Springs, NC
Afternoon in Mount Vernon Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
7.9 mi in 11m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Isaac Brooks Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near Buck Gunter Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goldston, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (Buck Gunter Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Foust Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Old US Highway 421): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (Buck Gunter Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Foust Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Old US Highway 421): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Vernon Springs, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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