How far is Sugar Mountain, NC from Elk Park, NC?
The driving distance from Sugar Mountain, NC to Elk Park, NC is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Avery County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Mountain and Elk Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Mountain and Elk Park.
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Start on Slope View Road
111 m · 16 sec · Slope View Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Beech View
963 ft · 1 min · Beech View
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Turn sharp left onto Mossy Creek Lane
619 ft · 41 sec · Mossy Creek Lane
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Continue on Mossy Creek Lane
1204 ft · 56 sec · Mossy Creek Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sugar Mountain Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sugar Mountain Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tynecastle Highway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Tynecastle Highway
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Continue on Shawneehaw Avenue South
2524 ft · 2 min · Shawneehaw Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street West
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Continue on Banner Elk Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Banner Elk Highway
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Turn slight right onto North US Highway 19E
2927 ft · 59 sec · North US Highway 19E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 19E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Mountain and Elk Park.
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.
Banner Elk Highway
Continue on Banner Elk Highway
6.03 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sugar Mountain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar Mountain to Elk Park?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Banner Elk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Sugar Mountain and 5.7 miles from Elk Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sugar Mountain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Park.
Stop Ideas Near Banner Elk
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 Banner Elk.
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Mountain and Elk Park. Straight-line distance: 6.9 mi (11.11 km).
#1 Sugar Mountain
Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 197 |
| Coordinates | 36.1273500, -81.8601100 |
| Altitude | 1341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Park
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 450 |
| Coordinates | 36.1573500, -81.9781700 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Park (-81.97817, 36.15735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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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