How far is Sunset Hills, NC from Madison, NC?

The driving distance from Sunset Hills, NC to Madison, NC is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.45 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.3 mi
18.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Sunset Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunset Hills
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunset Hills
10:00 PM EDT
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 Sunset Hills
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Madison
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Hills and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Price Road

    1719 ft · 50 sec · Price Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shady Grove Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Shady Grove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrington Highway

    1565 ft · 42 sec · Harrington Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto South 2nd Avenue

    2575 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Decatur Street

    2249 ft · 44 sec · West Decatur Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1191 ft · 24 sec · North Market Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shady Grove Road
1.33 mi · 9%
Highway Street
0.95 mi · 6%
South 2nd Avenue
0.49 mi · 3%
West Decatur Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Price Road
0.33 mi · 2%
Harrington Highway
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneville
00h 11m from Sunset Hills
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunset Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunset Hills to Madison?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 Sunset Hills and 7.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sunset Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

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 Sunset Hills and Madison. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 km).

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#1 Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4973600, -79.8114300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Population2,108
Coordinates36.3854200, -79.9594900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Price Road (-79.811426, 36.497556)
End: South Market Street (-79.959561, 36.385418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
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
2.06 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunset Hills and Madison. The current time is 00:58:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.