How far is Madison, NC from Eden, NC?

The driving distance from Madison, NC to Eden, NC is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.87 mi
20.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, Nov 1, 10:51 PM EST
Return by in Madison
Sun, Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-11-01T22:26
Arrive Eden
Sun, Nov 1, 10:51 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Stoneville
NC

Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Madison
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Eden
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Eden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Eden.

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    1191 ft · 31 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Decatur Street

    2249 ft · 40 sec · West Decatur Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 2nd Avenue

    2575 ft · 51 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    11.7 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1002 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Hamilton Street

    37 m · 3 sec · South Hamilton Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Eden.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
1.29 mi · 8%
Highway Street
0.95 mi · 6%
South 2nd Avenue
0.68 mi · 4%
West Decatur Street
0.43 mi · 3%
South Market Street
0.23 mi · 1%
South Hamilton Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneville
00h 12m from Madison
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Madison and Mostly Cloudy near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Eden?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Stoneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Madison and 7.6 miles from Eden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madison and Mostly Cloudy near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stoneville, 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 Stoneville.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

46 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

48 mi away
677 Craghead St.
BUS

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

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Eden. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Population2,108
Coordinates36.3854200, -79.9594900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Eden

#2 Eden

Town in North Carolina, U.

Population14,867
Coordinates36.4884700, -79.7667000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-79.95949, 36.38542)
End: Eden (-79.7667, 36.48847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.67
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.40 $1.83 $3.67
Mid-grade $3.86 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $4.29 $2.31 $4.63
Diesel $5.52 $2.98 $5.96

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Eden. The current time is 22:26:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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