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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
17.84 mi
28.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.84 mi
Kilometers
28.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.75 mi
Kilometers
43.05 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joyce Mill (historical)
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in King
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Joyce Mill (historical)
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pilot Mountain
NC

City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America

From King
13.4 mi
00h 24m
To Joyce Mill (historical)
13.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

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).

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    130 m · 27 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Old 52 Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Old 52 Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Volunteer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brims Grove Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Brims Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oscar Frye Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oscar Frye Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Osborne Joyce Road

    778 ft · 12 sec · Osborne Joyce Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bud Tilley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bud Tilley Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Road

    60 m · 7 sec · King Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brown Mountain Church Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brown Mountain Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 66 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 66 South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    633 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Asbury Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Asbury Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Asbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Asbury Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flippin Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Flippin Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Collins Farm Road

    2954 ft · 1 min · Collins Farm Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2017 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    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).

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Volunteer Road
4.08 mi · 15%
State Highway 66 South
3.68 mi · 14%
North Old 52 Road
2.99 mi · 11%
Asbury Road
2.63 mi · 10%
Oscar Frye Road
2.63 mi · 10%
Bud Tilley Road
2.28 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Mountain
00h 24m from King
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pilot Mountain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pilot Mountain.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

38 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

40 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

63 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

66 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

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).

King

#1 King

City in North Carolina

Population6,912
Coordinates36.2806900, -80.3592200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
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#2 Joyce Mill (historical)

Joyce Mill (historical) is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5368000, -80.4000600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: King (-80.35922, 36.28069)
End: Joyce Mill (historical) (-80.40006, 36.5368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between King and Joyce Mill (historical). The current time is 10:23:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.