Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Belwood, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Hollyoak Apartments, NC
Kelly
Belwood, NC to Hollyoak Apartments, NC is 18.1 miles and takes about 29m via Fallston Road and North Post Road, 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, keeping things simple and local. Given its brief duration and minimal highway involvement, it's a straightforward drive suitable for any day of the week. Expect a familiar, community-focused driving experience as you navigate through local roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fallston Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| North Post Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| East Dixon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Carpenters Grove Church Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Eaves Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belwood-Lawndale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Earl Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Belwood, NC and Hollyoak Apartments, NC.
Start on Belwood-Lawndale Road
Turn right onto SR 1614
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1614
Turn straight onto NC 18
Turn left onto NC 180
Enter roundabout onto NC 180
Continue on NC 180
Turn right onto US 74 Bypass
Turn slight left
Continue on Grove Street
At end of road, turn right onto NC 226
Turn sharp left onto Eaves Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto NC 180 / North Post Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto NC 226 / Earl Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Eaves Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Evening in Belwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Hollyoak Apartments on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, steady pace. With zero highway share, the entire 18.1 miles are on local roads, offering a grounded perspective of the area. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on Fallston Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. The profile suggests a route that demands your attention with a series of road changes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (NC 180 / North Post Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
36 ft
Total Descent
249 ft
Highest Point
1,021 ft
Elevation Range
213 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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.
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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