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Trip from Bethel, NC to Milton, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.6 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

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 Milton, NC, NC

Milton, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

Bethel, NC to Milton, NC is 24.6 miles and takes about 37m via Danville Expressway and US 29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a quick connection between two points. Consider this if you need an efficient way to travel a short distance without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Danville Expressway 6.7 mi 7m
Milton Highway 4.3 mi 5m
US 29 4.1 mi 5m
Law Road 3.4 mi 8m
South Boston Road 2.9 mi 5m
South Boston Highway 2.3 mi 3m
US 58 0.3 mi <1m
Broad Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Danville Expressway — 6.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Law Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
3

Merge onto US 29

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 29
4

Take the exit onto US 29

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 29
Toward US 29 North, US 58 East
5

Merge onto US 29; US 58

6.7 mi · 7 min · Danville Expressway
6

Take the exit onto US 58

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
7

Merge onto US 58; US 360

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 58; US 360

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Boston Highway
9

Turn right onto VA 62

4.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Highway
10

Continue on NC 62

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Broad Street
11

Turn right onto NC 62

60 ft · 1 sec · Academy Street
12

Arrive at destination

NC 62

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 29

Take the exit onto US 29 toward US 29 North, US 58 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 29 North, US 58 East
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 58

Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
6
14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road

Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
24.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | NC 62 / Academy Street

Turn right onto NC 62 / Academy Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.91 one way

$7.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.26 $8.52
premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.26
diesel $6.18 $5.98 $11.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Bethel, NC

Late night in Bethel on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Clear

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Milton, NC

Late night in Milton on Tuesday

Local time

4:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Clear

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 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

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

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?

About 45% of this route is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.7 miles on Danville Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mixed driving experience with some highway cruising followed by more local travel. The route involves merging onto and off of US 29.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Danville Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

697 ft 432 ft

Total Climb

282 ft

Total Descent

415 ft

Highest Point

697 ft

~5.3 mi in

Elevation Range

265 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel, NC

Full guide →

Arriving in Milton, NC

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Union Tavern

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: 24.6 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 (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Danville Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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