Origin
Bethel, NC
Late night in Bethel on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, NC to Yanceyville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, NC
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Yanceyville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Bethel to Yanceyville, North Carolina, will take you about 24 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one day of your travel plans and an estimated fuel cost of just $2. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Foster Road and Park Springs Road, with a portion on US 158. Given its brevity and local road focus, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of North Carolina. You won't need to worry about booking overnight stays for this quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Park Springs Road | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| US 158 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road 1589 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Law 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 Yanceyville, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
5
Continue on US 158; NC 86
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 158; NC 86
6
Turn right onto State Road 1589 North
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Road 1589 North
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — 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
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
State Road 1589 North
Turn right onto State Road 1589 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Yanceyville, NC
Late night in Yanceyville on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
24m 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 for this trip, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Foster Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This route feels more like navigating through local communities rather than a high-speed transit. The character of the drive will likely involve a mix of rural landscapes and passing through smaller towns, demanding your attention with its many turns.
Only 22% 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: 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 24m 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: 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). 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 Yanceyville, 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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