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Trip from Bladenboro, NC to Emerson, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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Downtown Bladenboro, NC, NC

Bladenboro, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Emerson, NC, NC

Emerson, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: NC 211 — 12.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro, NC and Emerson, NC.

1

Start on this road

101 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410

195 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto NC 211 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · Seaboard Street
4

Turn right onto NC 211

13 mi · 18 min · NC 211
5

Turn left onto White Plains Church Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · White Plains Church Road
6

Turn left onto Mears Lane

302 ft · 13 sec · Mears Lane
7

Arrive at destination

Mears Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street

Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 211 Business / Seaboard Street

Turn right onto NC 211 Business / Seaboard Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | NC 211

Turn right onto NC 211

Navigation decision point

3
14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | White Plains Church Road

Turn left onto White Plains Church Road

Navigation decision point

5
14.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | Mears Lane

Turn left onto Mears Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.07 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.67/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.33 $4.67
premium $4.55 $2.56 $5.13
diesel $5.65 $3.18 $6.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

Bladenboro, NC

Afternoon in Bladenboro on Saturday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

NE 7 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 2:41AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 2:41AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Emerson, NC

Afternoon in Emerson on Saturday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

NE 6 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 2:41AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 2:41AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington 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

22m 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?

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.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on NC 211.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

128 ft 70 ft

Total Climb

75 ft

Total Descent

81 ft

Highest Point

128 ft

~3.1 mi in

Elevation Range

57 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bladenboro, NC

Full guide →

Arriving in Emerson, NC

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on NC 211. 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 (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.

Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emerson, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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