How far is Summerfield, NC from Whitsett, NC?
The driving distance from Summerfield, NC to Whitsett, NC is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerfield and Whitsett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield and Whitsett.
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Start on Oak Ridge Road
75 m · 33 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
68 m · 6 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Battleground Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Battleground Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 85 North
619 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 85 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 61: Gibsonville
1306 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Crescent Road
20 m · 3 sec · Crescent Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerfield and Whitsett.
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.
Greensboro Urban Loop
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Summerfield and Patchy Fog near Whitsett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerfield to Whitsett?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Summerfield and 13.7 miles from Whitsett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Summerfield and Patchy Fog near Whitsett.
Stop Ideas Near McLeansville
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 McLeansville.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Burlington
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Whitsett. Straight-line distance: 21.23 mi (34.17 km).
#1 Summerfield
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,502 |
| Coordinates | 36.2087500, -79.9047600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitsett
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 643 |
| Coordinates | 36.0712500, -79.5644700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitsett (-79.56447, 36.07125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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