Origin
Walnut Cove, NC
Afternoon in Walnut Cove on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Cove, NC to High Point, NC
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Cove, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Walnut Cove and High Point, this 33-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 46 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so brief, it works perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel for the entire distance, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute. The route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina as you travel between these two points. Since there are no formal stops planned along the way, this is best viewed as a direct transit rather than a sightseeing tour. It is an ideal choice for travelers who prefer a functional, uncomplicated drive over a long-distance road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Walnut Cove, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local terrain using Stokesburg Road, Belews Creek Road, and Kernersville Road to reach your destination. Because there are no long, straight highway stretches, you should stay alert for frequent turns throughout the 33-mile path. The road personality remains consistent as a local connector, requiring your full attention on the curves rather than allowing for highway cruising. This is a hands-on driving experience that relies on secondary roads to move you efficiently between the two towns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NC 65 / Stokesburg Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 65 / Stokesburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NC 65 / Belews Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Haw River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NC 65 / Stokesburg Road
Turn left onto NC 65 / Stokesburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NC 65 / Belews Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto NC 65 / Belews Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Haw River Road
Turn left onto Haw River Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
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NC 68 / State Highway 68
At end of road, turn right onto NC 68 / State Highway 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
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~47m in
|
East English Road
Turn right onto East English Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 68 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Stokesburg Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US 70 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Linville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Eastchester Drive | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Centennial Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kernersville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Freeman Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 68
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on US 311
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto NC 65
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Stokesburg Road
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NC 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Belews Creek Road
4
Turn right onto Kernersville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kernersville Road
5
Continue on Piney Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Piney Grove Road
6
Turn left onto Freeman Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Road
7
Continue on Goodwill Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodwill Church Road
8
Turn left onto Haw River Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Haw River Road
9
Turn right onto Linville Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Linville Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto NC 68
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 68
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NC 68
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastchester Drive
12
Continue on US 70; NC 68
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 70; NC 68
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto North Centennial Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Centennial Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto East English Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East English Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 46-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about complex pacing or rest stops given the short distance, but keeping a keen eye on your navigation is essential due to the turn-heavy nature of the route. Fill up your tank before you leave Walnut Cove; your $5 fuel budget is a conservative estimate, but local road driving can sometimes consume more fuel than steady highway cruising. Because the entire route consists of local roads, avoid rushing through the turns and focus on the road signs to stay on track. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick hop, which allows you to reach High Point with minimal logistical planning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from Walnut Cove, NC, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.9 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Walnut Cove, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Walnut Cove, NC
This is one driving day of about 30.9 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walnut Cove, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 68 for about 7.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Walnut Cove, NC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Walnut Cove, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in High Point, NC
The final approach into High Point, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
48m 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 Walnut Cove, NC to High Point, NC covers 30.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 68, Stokesburg Road, US 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Walnut Cove, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 65 / Stokesburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NC 65 / Belews Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Haw River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Walnut Cove, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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