How far is Goldston, NC from Mount Vernon Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Goldston, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goldston and Mount Vernon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldston and Mount Vernon Springs.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Ralph Sipe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ralph Sipe Road
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Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road
1 mi · 1 min · Buck Gunter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foust Road
138 m · 25 sec · Foust Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 421
12 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 421
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 421
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goldston and Mount Vernon Springs.
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.
Isaac Brooks Highway
Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
4.84 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goldston and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goldston to Mount Vernon Springs?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Goldston and 4 miles from Mount Vernon Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goldston and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Siler City
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 Siler City.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goldston and Mount Vernon Springs. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).
#1 Goldston
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 35.5932000, -79.3283500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon Springs
Mount Vernon Springs is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -79.4253000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon Springs (-79.4253, 35.66792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
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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