How far is Black Mountain, NC from Highland Gate, NC?
The driving distance from Black Mountain, NC to Highland Gate, NC is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Mountain and Highland Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Mountain and Highland Gate.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Montreat Road
61 m · 10 sec · Montreat Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1763 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Chunns Cove Road, Tunnel Road
2930 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Chunns Cove Road
1126 ft · 45 sec · Chunns Cove Road
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Turn left onto Old Chunns Cove Road
61 m · 9 sec · Old Chunns Cove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Chunns Cove Road
792 ft · 39 sec · Old Chunns Cove Road
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Mountain and Highland Gate.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway Street
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Black Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Highland Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Mountain to Highland Gate?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Black Mountain and 7.4 miles from Highland Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Highland Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilson.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Mountain and Highland Gate. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.32 km).
#1 Black Mountain
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 35.6179000, -82.3212300 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Gate
Highland Gate is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5998300, -82.5337400 |
| Altitude | 688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Gate (-82.53374, 35.59983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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