How far is Walkertown, NC from Woodfin, NC?
The driving distance from Walkertown, NC to Woodfin, NC is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walkertown and Woodfin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkertown and Woodfin.
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Start on Penland Cove Road
31 m · 7 sec · Penland Cove Road
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Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road
2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road
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Turn straight onto Montreat Road
3155 ft · 2 min · Montreat Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1763 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodfin
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
925 ft · 31 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottage Street
41 m · 6 sec · Cottage Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walkertown and Woodfin.
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.
Broadway Street
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Walkertown and Sunny near Woodfin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walkertown to Woodfin?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 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?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Walkertown and 11.1 miles from Woodfin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walkertown and Sunny near Woodfin.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walkertown and Woodfin. Straight-line distance: 13.72 mi (22.08 km).
#1 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.6534500, -82.3390100 |
| Altitude | 773 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodfin (-82.58207, 35.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.75 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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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