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Trip from Bethel, NC to Estelle, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Bethel, NC

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Downtown Estelle, NC, NC

Estelle, NC

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Trip Overview

This short 20.4-mile drive from Bethel to Estelle, North Carolina, will take you about 37 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on NC 62. Given its brevity and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, this route is best suited for those who enjoy a more connected-to-the-road experience rather than simply covering distance. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Foster Road 5.2 mi 7m
NC 62 4 mi 5m
Park Springs Road 3.9 mi 11m
County Home Road 3.6 mi 6m
Slade Road 2.2 mi 3m
US 158 1.6 mi 2m
Law Road <0.1 mi <1m
Old Montgomery Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Foster Road — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, NC and Estelle, NC.

1

Start on Law Road

216 ft · 12 sec · Law Road
2

Turn left onto Park Springs Road

3.9 mi · 11 min · Park Springs Road
3

Turn right onto Foster Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Foster Road
4

Turn left onto US 158

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 158
5

Continue on County Home Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · County Home Road
6

Turn right onto Slade Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Slade Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto NC 62

4.0 mi · 5 min · NC 62
8

Turn sharp left onto Old Montgomery Road

57 ft · 2 sec · Old Montgomery Road
9

Arrive at destination

Old Montgomery Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Park Springs Road

Turn left onto Park Springs Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | Foster Road

Turn right onto Foster Road

Navigation decision point

3
9.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 158

Turn left onto US 158

Navigation decision point

4
16.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | NC 62

At end of road, turn left onto NC 62

Navigation decision point

5
20.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | Old Montgomery Road

Turn sharp left onto Old Montgomery Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.24 one way

$6.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $3.54 $7.08
premium $4.78 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.35 $4.30 $8.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of May 27, 2026

Origin

Bethel, NC

Evening in Bethel on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 9 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:39AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:00AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Estelle, NC

Evening in Estelle on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 9 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:39AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:00AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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' experience on this route, with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll be following Foster Road, NC 62, and Park Springs Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Foster Road. This suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through local communities rather than settling into a high-speed cruise. The character is more about engaging with the road network than covering ground quickly.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Foster Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near Park Springs Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Foster Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 158): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

665 ft 533 ft

Total Climb

178 ft

Total Descent

217 ft

Highest Point

665 ft

~10.2 mi in

Elevation Range

132 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel, NC

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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 37m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Foster 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: near the start (Park Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Foster Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 158): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Estelle, 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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