How far is Walnut Cove, NC from Joyce Mill (historical), NC?

The driving distance from Walnut Cove, NC to Joyce Mill (historical), NC is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.69 mi
00h 55m
Flight
22.01 mi
35.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.01 mi
Kilometers
35.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joyce Mill (historical)
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Walnut Cove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Cove
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Joyce Mill (historical)
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Cove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Danbury
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Walnut Cove
14.9 mi
00h 27m
To Joyce Mill (historical)
14.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Cove and Joyce Mill (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove and Joyce Mill (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Asbury Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Asbury Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Asbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Asbury Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flippin Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Flippin Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Collins Farm Road

    2954 ft · 1 min · Collins Farm Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2017 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    22 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Cove and Joyce Mill (historical).

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
24.4 mi · 82%
Asbury Road
2.63 mi · 9%
Flippin Road
1.72 mi · 6%
Collins Farm Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

23.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danbury
00h 27m from Walnut Cove
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut Cove and Sunny near Joyce Mill (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Cove to Joyce Mill (historical)?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Walnut Cove and 14.9 miles from Joyce Mill (historical).

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Cove and Sunny near Joyce Mill (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Danbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danbury, 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 Danbury.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

35 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

36 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

53 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Cove and Joyce Mill (historical). Straight-line distance: 22.01 mi (35.42 km).

Walnut Cove

#1 Walnut Cove

City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,532
Coordinates36.2954100, -80.1417100
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
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#2 Joyce Mill (historical)

Joyce Mill (historical) is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5368000, -80.4000600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Cove (-80.14171, 36.29541)
End: Joyce Mill (historical) (-80.40006, 36.5368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Cove and Joyce Mill (historical). The current time is 00:43:22.

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.