How far is Walnut Cove, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Walnut Cove, NC to High Point, NC is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Cove and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove and High Point.
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Start on North Main Street
2433 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Stokesburg Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stokesburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belews Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belews Creek Road
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Turn right onto Kernersville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kernersville Road
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Continue on Piney Grove Road
1 mi · 1 min · Piney Grove Road
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Turn left onto Freeman Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Freeman Road
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Continue on Goodwill Church Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Goodwill Church Road
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Turn left onto Haw River Road
1082 ft · 32 sec · Haw River Road
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Turn right onto Linville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Linville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 68
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on Eastchester Drive
2.6 mi · 3 min · Eastchester Drive
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto North Centennial Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Centennial Street
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Turn right onto East English Road
1587 ft · 40 sec · East English Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1425 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Cove and High Point.
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.
State Highway 68
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 68
7.64 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Walnut Cove and Sunny near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Cove to High Point?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Walnut Cove and 17.6 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Cove and Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Cove and High Point. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 km).
#1 Walnut Cove
City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 36.2954100, -80.1417100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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