How far is High Point, NC from Walnut Cove, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Walnut Cove, NC is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Showers And Thunderstorms
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Walnut Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Walnut Cove.
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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
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 68
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Turn left onto Linville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Linville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Haw River Road
1082 ft · 32 sec · Haw River Road
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Turn right onto Goodwill Church Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Goodwill Church Road
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Continue on Freeman Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Freeman Road
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Turn right onto Piney Grove Road
1 mi · 1 min · Piney Grove Road
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Continue on Kernersville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kernersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belews Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belews Creek Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2466 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Walnut Cove.
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.
State Highway 68
Continue on State Highway 68
7.64 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving High Point and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Walnut Cove?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from High Point and 15.4 miles from Walnut Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around High Point and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Walnut Cove. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 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 Walnut Cove
City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 36.2954100, -80.1417100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Cove (-80.14171, 36.29541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
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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