Origin
Walnut Cove, NC
Late night in Walnut Cove on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Cove, NC to High Point, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Cove, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Walnut Cove and High Point, this 33-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 46 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so brief, it works perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel for the entire distance, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute. The route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina as you travel between these two points. Since there are no formal stops planned along the way, this is best viewed as a direct transit rather than a sightseeing tour. It is an ideal choice for travelers who prefer a functional, uncomplicated drive over a long-distance road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 68 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Stokesburg Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US 70 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Linville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Eastchester Drive | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Centennial Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kernersville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Freeman Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 68
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on US 311
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto NC 65
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Stokesburg Road
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NC 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Belews Creek Road
4
Turn right onto Kernersville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kernersville Road
5
Continue on Piney Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Piney Grove Road
6
Turn left onto Freeman Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Road
7
Continue on Goodwill Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodwill Church Road
8
Turn left onto Haw River Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Haw River Road
9
Turn right onto Linville Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Linville Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto NC 68
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 68
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NC 68
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastchester Drive
12
Continue on US 70; NC 68
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 70; NC 68
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto North Centennial Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Centennial Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto East English Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East English Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Walnut Cove, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 65 / Stokesburg Road
Turn left onto NC 65 / Stokesburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NC 65 / Belews Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto NC 65 / Belews Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Haw River Road
Turn left onto Haw River Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NC 68 / State Highway 68
At end of road, turn right onto NC 68 / State Highway 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East English Road
Turn right onto East English Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 9 mph
0% chance
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
4 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
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local terrain using Stokesburg Road, Belews Creek Road, and Kernersville Road to reach your destination. Because there are no long, straight highway stretches, you should stay alert for frequent turns throughout the 33-mile path. The road personality remains consistent as a local connector, requiring your full attention on the curves rather than allowing for highway cruising. This is a hands-on driving experience that relies on secondary roads to move you efficiently between the two towns.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on State Highway 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NC 65 / Stokesburg Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (NC 65 / Stokesburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NC 65 / Belews Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Haw River Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
934 ft
658 ft
Total Climb
500 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
934 ft
~17.6 mi in
Elevation Range
276 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Walnut Cove, NC
Full guide →Arriving in High Point, NC
Full guide →High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.
Top landmarks
- • Highland Cotton Mills Village Historic District — historic district in High Point, North Carolina
- • Pickett Cotton Mills — historic industrial property at 1200 Redding Drive in southwestern High Point, N...
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 48m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on State Highway 68. 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 0.5 miles (NC 65 / Stokesburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NC 65 / Belews Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Haw River Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Point, 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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