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Trip from Kernersville, NC to Grapewood, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in North Carolina, United States of America

Kernersville, NC

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Downtown Grapewood, NC, NC

Grapewood, NC

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Trip Overview

This quick 24.7-mile drive from Kernersville, NC, to Grapewood, NC, is designed for a single day, taking just about 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily use Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road, with the majority of your journey, a solid 19.6 miles, spent on Salem Parkway. With a highway share of 79%, expect a drive-focused experience rather than a leisurely exploration. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4, making this a very accessible trip. Given its brevity and focus, this route is ideal for a straightforward transfer within the Southeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Salem Parkway 19.6 mi 24m
Conrad Road 1.7 mi 2m
Shallowford Road 1 mi 1m
South Cherry Street 0.8 mi 1m
Grapevine Road 0.5 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Williams Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Mountain Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Salem Parkway — 19.6 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kernersville, NC and Grapewood, NC.

1

Start on West Mountain Street

338 ft · 10 sec · West Mountain Street
2

Turn left onto South Cherry Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Cherry Street
3

Turn straight onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Main Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
5

Merge onto US 421; NC 150

20 mi · 24 min · Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
7

Enter roundabout onto Williams Road

9 ft · 0 sec · Williams Road
8

Continue on Williams Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Williams Road
9

Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road

170 ft · 3 sec · Shallowford Road
10

Continue on Shallowford Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Shallowford Road
11

Turn right onto Conrad Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Conrad Road
12

Turn right onto Grapevine Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grapevine Road
13

Arrive at destination

Grapevine Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway

Merge onto US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | Williams Road

Enter roundabout onto Williams Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
21.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | Shallowford Road

Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
22.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | Conrad Road

Turn right onto Conrad Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.86 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $4.28 $8.57
premium $4.78 $4.65 $9.29
diesel $5.35 $5.20 $10.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of May 25, 2026

Origin

Kernersville, NC

Evening in Kernersville on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Patchy Fog

S 5 to 8 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 25 at 4:16AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 25 at 2:40AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Grapewood, NC

Evening in Grapewood on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Patchy Fog

S 2 to 6 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 25 at 4:16AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 25 at 2:40AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on Salem Parkway, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. While not a purely interstate experience, the profile is definitely highway-focused, meaning you'll encounter fewer turns and more consistent travel compared to a rural backroad journey. The transition between Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road will likely offer a slight change in pace, but the overall feel remains one of efficient transit.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on Salem Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and Conrad Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

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 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Williams Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,010 ft 743 ft

Total Climb

236 ft

Total Descent

453 ft

Highest Point

1,010 ft

Elevation Range

267 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kernersville, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1756

Top landmarks

  • • Kernersville Depot — railway station in Kernersville, the United States of America
  • • Stuart Motor Company — historic automobile showroom building located at Kernersville, North Carolina

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on Salem Parkway. 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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Williams Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grapewood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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