How far is Kernersville, NC from West Highlands, NC?
The driving distance from Kernersville, NC to West Highlands, NC is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kernersville and West Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kernersville and West Highlands.
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Start on West Mountain Street
103 m · 10 sec · West Mountain Street
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Turn left onto South Cherry Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1575 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stratford Road North
751 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South Stratford Road
1183 ft · 37 sec · South Stratford Road
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Continue on Stratford Road North
844 ft · 23 sec · Stratford Road North
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Turn right onto Warwick Road
754 ft · 33 sec · Warwick Road
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Turn slight left onto Runnymeade Road
138 m · 20 sec · Runnymeade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Runnymeade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kernersville and West Highlands.
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.
Salem Parkway
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Kernersville and Sunny near West Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kernersville to West Highlands?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Kernersville and 6.4 miles from West Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kernersville and Sunny near West Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
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 Kernersville and West Highlands. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 km).
#1 Kernersville
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,891 |
| Coordinates | 36.1198600, -80.0736500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Highlands
West Highlands is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0984700, -80.2728300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Highlands (-80.27283, 36.09847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
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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