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Trip from Norwood, NC to Sunset Hills, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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Downtown Norwood, NC, NC

Norwood, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Sunset Hills, NC, NC

Sunset Hills, NC

Ling Chou

Trip Overview

Norwood, NC to Sunset Hills, NC is 17.5 miles and takes about 28 minutes via NC 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and North Carolina, making it a straightforward local hop. You'll spend most of your time on NC 14, which is a familiar highway for many North Carolinians. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a longer journey without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a minimal travel time and a low fuel cost.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 14 9.1 mi 10m
Freeway Drive 2.7 mi 3m
Price Road 1.3 mi 3m
Vance Street 1.3 mi 4m
West Kings Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Irving Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
North Bridge Street 0.7 mi 1m
Center Church Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NC 14 — 9.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, NC and Sunset Hills, NC.

1

Start on Vance Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · Vance Street
2

Turn left onto US 29 BUS; NC 87

2.7 mi · 3 min · Freeway Drive
3

Turn left onto NC 14

9.1 mi · 10 min · NC 14
4

Turn left onto West Kings Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Kings Highway
5

Continue on South Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Bridge Street
6

Continue on North Bridge Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street
7

Turn left onto Irving Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Irving Avenue
8

At end of road, turn left onto South Hamilton Street

151 ft · 5 sec · South Hamilton Street
9

Turn right onto Irving Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Irving Avenue
10

At end of road, turn right onto Center Church Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Center Church Road
11

Continue on Price Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Price Road
12

Arrive at destination

Price Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | NC 14

Turn left onto NC 14

Navigation decision point

3
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | West Kings Highway

Turn left onto West Kings Highway

Navigation decision point

3
15.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | Irving Avenue

Turn left onto Irving Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
15.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | South Hamilton Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Hamilton Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
15.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | Center Church Road

At end of road, turn right onto Center Church Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.17 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.84 $5.68
premium $4.49 $3.09 $6.19
diesel $4.80 $3.30 $6.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Norwood, NC

Late night in Norwood on Monday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Patchy Fog

W 1 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:49AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:49AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Sunset Hills, NC

Late night in Sunset Hills on Monday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:49AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:49AM EDT until July 7 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey utilizing main roads like NC 14 and Freeway Drive. You'll experience a 9.1-mile stretch on NC 14 without needing to make a turn, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a highway-centric experience, meaning you can expect relatively smooth travel for the majority of the 17.5 miles. While it’s not an extensive drive, the continuous highway segments provide a predictable and efficient transit between Norwood and Sunset Hills.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on NC 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 14 and Freeway Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near NC 14.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m 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 4 miles (NC 14): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (West Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Irving Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

832 ft 529 ft

Total Climb

373 ft

Total Descent

511 ft

Highest Point

832 ft

~1.3 mi in

Elevation Range

303 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Burger King

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

23min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Eden, NC

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 06:00-22:00

Visit website

Hardee's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

23min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Eden, NC

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Bojangles'

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

23min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Eden, NC

Cuisine: chicken

Visit website

Wendy's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

23min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Eden, NC

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su...

Visit website

Golden China

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

6min in 0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: chinese

Arby's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

19min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Eden, NC

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su...

Visit website

Chinqua Penn Plantation Historical Landmark

Park

Near the start, short detour

3min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Veterns Memorial

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

3min in 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Norwood, NC

Full guide →

Arriving in Sunset Hills, NC

Full guide →

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 28m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on NC 14. 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 4 miles (NC 14): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (West Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Irving Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunset Hills, 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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