Origin
Albemarle, NC
Night in Albemarle on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albemarle, NC to Badin, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albemarle, NC
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Badin, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in North Carolina, the short 6.8-mile transit from Albemarle to Badin is an ideal candidate. Lasting just 12 minutes, this trip is easily managed as a simple one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will traverse the route primarily via Badin Road, West Main Street, and NC 740. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly economical local drive. Both towns are situated within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout your journey. It is a straightforward, no-fuss connection that is perfect if you need to get from one point to the other efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Badin Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| NC 740 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Badin Road
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle, NC and Badin, NC.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto Badin Road
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Badin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Arrive at destination
NC 740
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 1.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Badin Road
Turn left onto Badin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Badin, NC
Night in Badin on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter high-speed, multi-lane roads on this path. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is a 5.2-mile section along Badin Road. As you transition between these roads, the road personality remains focused on local navigation rather than open highway travel. You will find that the route changes rhythm as you move off Badin Road and onto West Main Street and NC 740, requiring a steady hand and frequent adjustments behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Badin Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Badin Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albemarle, NC to Badin, NC is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.7 miles (Badin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
581 ft
470 ft
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
581 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Badin Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.7 miles (Badin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Badin, 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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