How far is King, NC from Joyce Mill (historical), NC?
The driving distance from King, NC to Joyce Mill (historical), NC is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Joyce Mill (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Joyce Mill (historical).
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Start on North Main Street
130 m · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Old 52 Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Old 52 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 Volunteer Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Volunteer Road
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Turn right onto Brims Grove Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Brims Grove Road
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Turn right onto Oscar Frye Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Oscar Frye Road
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Continue on Osborne Joyce Road
778 ft · 12 sec · Osborne Joyce Road
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Turn right onto Bud Tilley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bud Tilley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Road
60 m · 7 sec · King Road
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Turn right onto Brown Mountain Church Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brown Mountain Church Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 66 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 66 South
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Turn slight right
633 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Asbury Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Asbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Asbury Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Asbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flippin Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Flippin Road
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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
2017 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right
22 m · 5 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 King and Joyce Mill (historical).
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.
Volunteer Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Road
4.08 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving King and Sunny near Joyce Mill (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Joyce Mill (historical)?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 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?
Pilot Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from King and 13.4 miles from Joyce Mill (historical).
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 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around King and Sunny near Joyce Mill (historical).
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 King and Joyce Mill (historical). Straight-line distance: 17.84 mi (28.71 km).
#1 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Joyce Mill (historical) (-80.40006, 36.5368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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