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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Hills and Madison.
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Start on Price Road
1719 ft · 50 sec · Price Road
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Turn right onto Shady Grove Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Shady Grove Road
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Continue on Harrington Highway
1565 ft · 42 sec · Harrington Highway
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto South 2nd Avenue
2575 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Highway Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street
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Continue on West Decatur Street
2249 ft · 44 sec · West Decatur Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
1191 ft · 24 sec · North Market Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneville.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
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Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Hills and Madison. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 km).
#1 Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4973600, -79.8114300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.3854200, -79.9594900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Market Street (-79.959561, 36.385418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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