Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Emerson, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Bladenboro to Emerson is 14.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via NC 211, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a quick connection between two points. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for a simple transit rather than an extensive exploration. Given its brief duration, you'll likely find yourself arriving with plenty of time left in your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 211 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| Seaboard Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mears Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro, NC and Emerson, NC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410
Turn right onto NC 211 Business
Turn right onto NC 211
Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
Turn left onto Mears Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NC 211 Business / Seaboard Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NC 211
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mears Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bladenboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Afternoon in Emerson on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is primarily highway, with 89% of the 14.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.7 miles on NC 211 before transitioning to local roads. Expect highway cruising for the majority of your drive, with a short section on surface streets like Seaboard Street and White Plains Church Road as you reach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 211 and Seaboard Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 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 (NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 211 Business / Seaboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NC 211): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
81 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
57 ft
The rural municipality of Emerson-Franklin is the main crossing into Central Manitoba for Winnipeg-bound traffic from the United States. A sparsely-populated expanse of prairie at the eastern edge of the Pembina Valley, it includes the communities of Emerson, West Lynne, Roseau River, Franklin, Arnaud, Tolstoi and Dominion City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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