Hertford, NC Road Trips
Drivers starting from Hertford, NC have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 235-mile quick runs to 309-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hertford, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mark Stebnicki
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
308.5 mi
Charlotte, NC
Quickest Drive
4h 26m
Greensboro, NC
Plan Around Hertford, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hertford, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hertford, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hertford, NC
Driving from Hertford, NC
Expect an average of 264 miles and about 5h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Hertford, NC. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 309 miles (6h 1m), while the shortest is just 235 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Hertford, NC are Charlotte, NC (308.5 mi, 6h 1m), Winston-Salem, NC (247.6 mi, 4h 54m), and High Point, NC (235.3 mi, 4h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.67 per gallon. For the typical 264-mile trip from Hertford, NC, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Hertford, NC and 2 routes heading into Hertford, NC, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 235 to 309 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hertford, NC covers 309 miles and takes approximately 6h 1m. Shorter options start at just 235 miles.
The average route from Hertford, NC runs about 264 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.67/gallon for regular), the average 264-mile trip from Hertford, NC costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hertford, NC include Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC and High Point, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hertford, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,703
Median Income
$40,096
Median Home Value
$178,600
Median Age
44.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hertford, NC at a Glance
Founded
1758
Elevation
10 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Hertford, NC
A sampling of people born in Hertford, NC.
Catfish Hunter
1946–1999
American baseball player (1946-1999)
Thomas Gregory Skinner
1842–1907
American politician (1842-1907)
Louise Nixon Sutton
1925–2006
African-American mathematician (1925-2006)
City data from Wikidata (Q389316), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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