Origin
Danbury, NC
Afternoon in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, NC to Joyce Mill (historical), NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Joyce Mill (historical), NC
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Danbury, NC to Joyce Mill (historical), NC is 19.8 miles and takes about 39m via Main Street and Flippin Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it ideal for a leisurely excursion. With minimal distance and a low fuel cost, this route offers a straightforward way to experience the local landscape without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 14.5 mi | 25m |
| Asbury Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Flippin Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Collins Farm Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 14.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, NC and Joyce Mill (historical), NC.
1
Start on NC 8; NC 89
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Asbury Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Asbury Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Asbury Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Flippin Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Flippin Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Collins Farm Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Collins Farm Road
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight right at fork
71 ft
·
5 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Asbury Road
Turn right onto Asbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Asbury Road
At end of road, turn left onto Asbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Flippin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Flippin Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Collins Farm Road
At end of road, turn right onto Collins Farm Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joyce Mill (historical), NC
Afternoon in Joyce Mill (historical) on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share to speak of. You'll navigate primarily on Main Street, Asbury Road, and Flippin Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on Main Street. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way, making it a hands-on driving experience rather than a passive cruise. This intimate connection with the local road network defines the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near Asbury Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (Asbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Asbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Flippin Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (Asbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Asbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Flippin Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joyce Mill (historical), NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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