Origin
Belwood, NC
Afternoon in Belwood on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belwood, NC to Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belwood, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Belwood, NC to Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC is 15.5 miles and takes about 25m via Fallston Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience, with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a quick commute, offering a straightforward journey without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fallston Road | 12.6 mi | 19m |
| North Dekalb Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Grover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Carpenters Grove Church Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Belwood-Lawndale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fallston Road
— 12.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belwood, NC and Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC.
1
Start on Belwood-Lawndale Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Belwood-Lawndale Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1614
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Carpenters Grove Church Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1614
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Carpenters Grove Church Road
4
Turn straight onto NC 18
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Fallston Road
5
Continue on NC 18
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grover Street
6
Turn left onto NC 18 Truck
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dekalb Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
285 ft
·
20 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Turn right onto SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1614 / Carpenters Grove Church Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NC 18 Truck / North Dekalb Street
Turn left onto NC 18 Truck / North Dekalb Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC
Afternoon in Idlewild Terrace Apartments on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway miles contributing to its 15.5-mile length. The majority of your journey, a continuous 12.6 miles, will be on Fallston Road. As you progress, you'll navigate through North Dekalb Street and East Grover Street, indicating a route that weaves through local communities rather than following a direct interstate path. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way to your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Fallston Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 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 14 miles (NC 18 Truck / North Dekalb Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 12.6 miles on Fallston 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.
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 14 miles (NC 18 Truck / North Dekalb Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Idlewild Terrace Apartments, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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