How far is Highland Gate, NC from Black Mountain, NC?
The driving distance from Highland Gate, NC to Black Mountain, NC is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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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 Highland Gate and Black Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Gate and Black Mountain.
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Start on the route
37 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Old Chunns Cove Road
993 ft · 45 sec · Old Chunns Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chunns Cove Road
1203 ft · 48 sec · Chunns Cove Road
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Take the ramp left
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 9: Black Mountain, Montreat
1187 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3034 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
67 m · 16 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 Highland Gate and Black Mountain.
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.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
10 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Highland Gate and Sunny near Black Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Gate to Black Mountain?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 7.5 miles from Highland Gate and 7.4 miles from Black Mountain.
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 2.9 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 7:54 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 Mostly Sunny around Highland Gate and Sunny near Black Mountain.
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 Highland Gate and Black Mountain. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.32 km).
#1 Highland Gate
Highland Gate is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5998300, -82.5337400 |
| Altitude | 688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Black Mountain
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 35.6179000, -82.3212300 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montreat Road (-82.321013, 35.618011)
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 |
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| 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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