How far is High Point, NC from Kernersville, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Kernersville, NC is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Kernersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Kernersville.
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Start on South Main Street
1155 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1488 ft · 42 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto North Centennial Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Centennial Street
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Turn slight right onto Eastchester Drive
5.7 mi · 9 min · Eastchester Drive
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Continue on State Highway 68
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 68
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Turn left onto I 40 West, US 421 North
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown
134 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Mountain Street
2653 ft · 47 sec · East Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Kernersville.
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.
Eastchester Drive
Turn slight right onto Eastchester Drive
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
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 High Point and Sunny near Kernersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Kernersville?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from High Point and 8.3 miles from Kernersville.
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 4.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Kernersville.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Kernersville. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).
#1 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kernersville
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,891 |
| Coordinates | 36.1198600, -80.0736500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kernersville (-80.07365, 36.11986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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