Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Sunset Hills, NC
Ling Chou
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, NC and Sunset Hills, NC.
Start on Vance Street
Turn left onto US 29 BUS; NC 87
Turn left onto NC 14
Turn left onto West Kings Highway
Continue on South Bridge Street
Continue on North Bridge Street
Turn left onto Irving Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Hamilton Street
Turn right onto Irving Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Center Church Road
Continue on Price Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto NC 14
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Irving Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto South Hamilton Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto Center Church Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Sunset Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
373 ft
Total Descent
511 ft
Highest Point
832 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Eden, NC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
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Later in the drive, right off the route
Eden, NC
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Eden, NC
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Eden, NC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
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Later in the drive, right off the route
Eden, NC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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