How far is Joyce Mill (historical), NC from King, NC?
The driving distance from Joyce Mill (historical), NC to King, NC is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joyce Mill (historical) and King.
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Start on the route
2088 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Collins Farm Road
2954 ft · 1 min · Collins Farm Road
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Turn left onto Flippin Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Flippin Road
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Turn left onto Asbury Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Asbury Road
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Continue on Asbury Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Asbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 66 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 66 South
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Turn right onto Brown Mountain Church Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brown Mountain Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Road
60 m · 8 sec · King Road
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Turn right onto Bud Tilley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bud Tilley Road
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Turn left onto Osborne Joyce Road
778 ft · 12 sec · Osborne Joyce Road
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Continue on Oscar Frye Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Oscar Frye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brims Grove Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Brims Grove Road
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Turn left onto Volunteer Road
2361 ft · 37 sec · Volunteer Road
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Continue on Volunteer Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Volunteer Road
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Turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old 52 Road
3 mi · 4 min · Old 52 Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
130 m · 18 sec · North 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 Joyce Mill (historical) and King.
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 66 South
Turn straight onto State Highway 66 South
3.68 mi · 00h 07m
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 Joyce Mill (historical) and Sunny near King.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joyce Mill (historical) to King?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Pilot Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Joyce Mill (historical) and 10.5 miles from King.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joyce Mill (historical) and Sunny near King.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Mountain
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 Pilot Mountain.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joyce Mill (historical) and King. Straight-line distance: 17.84 mi (28.71 km).
#1 Joyce Mill (historical)
Joyce Mill (historical) is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5368000, -80.4000600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.359242, 36.280706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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