How far is West Highlands, NC from Kernersville, NC?
The driving distance from West Highlands, NC to Kernersville, NC is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Highlands and Kernersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Highlands and Kernersville.
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Start on Runnymeade Road
15 m · 5 sec · Runnymeade Road
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Turn right onto Springdale Avenue
707 ft · 36 sec · Springdale Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2814 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Hawthorne Road
124 m · 13 sec · South Hawthorne Road
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Turn left onto Lockland Avenue
597 ft · 21 sec · Lockland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 421 South, US 158 East
847 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kernersville, South Main Street
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2692 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn right onto West Mountain Street
103 m · 6 sec · West Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Highlands and Kernersville.
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.
Salem Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
5.93 mi · 00h 07m
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 West Highlands and Sunny near Kernersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Highlands to Kernersville?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from West Highlands and 6.1 miles from Kernersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Highlands and Sunny near Kernersville.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Highlands and Kernersville. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 km).
#1 West Highlands
West Highlands is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0984700, -80.2728300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kernersville
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,891 |
| Coordinates | 36.1198600, -80.0736500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Mountain Street (-80.073623, 36.119911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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