How far is Sunset Hills, NC from Norwood, NC?
The driving distance from Sunset Hills, NC to Norwood, NC is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Hills and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Hills and Norwood.
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Start on Price Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Price Road
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Continue on Center Church Road
1731 ft · 52 sec · Center Church Road
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Turn left onto Irving Avenue
3233 ft · 2 min · Irving Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hamilton Street
46 m · 6 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
26 m · 4 sec · Henry Street
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Turn slight left onto Irving Avenue
746 ft · 22 sec · Irving Avenue
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn slight left onto West Kings Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Kings Highway
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Turn right onto South Van Buren Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · South Van Buren Road
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Turn right onto North Scales Street
3123 ft · 54 sec · North Scales Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 BUS South: Greensboro
832 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeway Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Freeway Drive
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Turn right onto Vance Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset Hills and Norwood.
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.
South Van Buren Road
Turn right onto South Van Buren Road
8.44 mi · 00h 10m
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 Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset Hills to Norwood?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sunset Hills and 5.2 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 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 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 $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sunset Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
Danville
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Hills and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.35 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 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 36.3526400, -79.7128100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vance Street (-79.712839, 36.352623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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