Origin
Kernersville, NC
Afternoon in Kernersville on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kernersville, NC to Grapewood, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kernersville, NC
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Grapewood, NC
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.7-mile drive from Kernersville, NC, to Grapewood, NC, is designed for a single day, taking just about 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily use Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road, with the majority of your journey, a solid 19.6 miles, spent on Salem Parkway. With a highway share of 79%, expect a drive-focused experience rather than a leisurely exploration. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4, making this a very accessible trip. Given its brevity and focus, this route is ideal for a straightforward transfer within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 19.6 mi | 24m |
| Conrad Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Shallowford Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grapevine Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Mountain Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 19.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kernersville, NC and Grapewood, NC.
1
Start on West Mountain Street
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Mountain Street
2
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cherry Street
3
Turn straight onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
5
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Williams Road
8
Continue on Williams Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Williams Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shallowford Road
10
Continue on Shallowford Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shallowford Road
11
Turn right onto Conrad Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Conrad Road
12
Turn right onto Grapevine Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grapevine Road
13
Arrive at destination
Grapevine Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge onto US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Williams Road
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Shallowford Road
Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Conrad Road
Turn right onto Conrad Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Grapewood, NC
Afternoon in Grapewood on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
15 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
33m 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?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on Salem Parkway, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. While not a purely interstate experience, the profile is definitely highway-focused, meaning you'll encounter fewer turns and more consistent travel compared to a rural backroad journey. The transition between Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road will likely offer a slight change in pace, but the overall feel remains one of efficient transit.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on Salem Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and Conrad Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Williams Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on Salem Parkway. 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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Williams Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grapewood, 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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