Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Erwin Heights, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Denton to Erwin Heights is 19.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Glenn Street, Julian Avenue, and National Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it an easy addition to your day or a quick trip on its own. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking for a simple, direct connection without extensive time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Street | 16.6 mi | 23m |
| Julian Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| National Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mendenhall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Unity Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Salisbury Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Denton, NC and Erwin Heights, NC.
Start on NC 47
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn left onto NC 109
Turn slight right onto Julian Avenue
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn slight left onto National Highway
Turn left onto Unity Street
Turn right onto Mendenhall Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto National Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Unity Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Mendenhall Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.55 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.65 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Denton on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Erwin Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway miles. You'll spend the bulk of your time on Glenn Street, covering a continuous stretch of 16.6 miles. As you navigate Glenn Street, Julian Avenue, and National Highway, you'll notice the consistent pace of surface street driving rather than high-speed cruising. Expect to encounter typical town and city traffic patterns throughout the 30-minute travel time.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (National Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
896 ft
~15.5 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Founded 1907
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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