Origin
Madison, NC
Morning in Madison on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NC
Josh Sorenson
Sunset Hills, NC
Ling Chou
Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC covers 15.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 135, Shady Grove Road, Highway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on NC 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 15.2 miles, with most of the trip on NC 135 and Shady Grove Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on NC 135.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 135 and Shady Grove Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 220 Business; NC 704 / West Decatur Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC is easy. At 27m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 220 Business; NC 704 / West Decatur Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (NC 135): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.9 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 220 Business; NC 704 / West Decatur Street
Turn left onto US 220 Business; NC 704 / West Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 135
Turn sharp right onto NC 135
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Price Road
At end of road, turn left onto Price Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 135 | 11.2 mi | 17m |
| Shady Grove Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Decatur Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Price Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrington Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 135
— 11.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NC and Sunset Hills, NC.
1
Start on US 220 Business; NC 704
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 220 Business; NC 704
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Decatur Street
3
Turn straight onto US 220 Business; NC 704
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Street
4
Continue on US 220 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 2nd Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto NC 135
11 mi
·
17 min
·
NC 135
6
Continue on NC 770
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Harrington Highway
7
Continue on Shady Grove Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Shady Grove Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Price Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Price Road
9
Arrive at destination
Price Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sunset Hills, NC
Morning in Sunset Hills on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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
27m 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 Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC covers 15.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 135, Shady Grove Road, Highway Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Madison, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC is easy. At 27m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 220 Business; NC 704 / West Decatur Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (NC 135): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.9 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Madison, NC to Sunset Hills, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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