Origin
Elizabethtown, NC
Afternoon in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, NC to Emerson, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 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 27m
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.
Elizabethtown, NC
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Emerson, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Elizabethtown to Emerson is 16.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 701, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region. It's a quick hop, ideal for a local errand or connecting to another nearby destination. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a predictable and easy drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 701 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| West Green Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| North Poplar Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| White Plains Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mears Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 701
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, NC and Emerson, NC.
1
Start on US 701; NC 41
282 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Poplar Street
2
Continue on US 701; NC 41; NC 242
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 701; NC 242
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 701; NC 242
4
Turn left onto NC 211
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Green Street
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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NC 211 / West Green Street
Turn left onto NC 211 / West Green Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
White Plains Church Road
Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mears Lane
Turn left onto Mears Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.77 round trip
$3.67/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.55 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.65 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Emerson, NC
Afternoon in Emerson on Saturday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
NE 6 mph
43% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 2:55AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 2:55AM EDT until October 10 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
19 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
25m 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 a mix, with 49% on highways. You'll spend about 8.1 miles on US 701 before transitioning to surface streets like West Green Street and North Poplar Street. Expect some highway cruising followed by a shift to more local road driving as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on US 701.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near NC 211 / West Green Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elizabethtown, NC to Emerson, NC is easy. At 25m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (NC 211 / West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (White Plains Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Mears Lane): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
126 ft
80 ft
Total Climb
61 ft
Total Descent
73 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
46 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethtown, NC
Full guide →Elizabethtown is the seat of Bladen County on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. It's a good place for the nature-lover or outdoor enthusiast.
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 25m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on US 701. 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: at 10.4 miles (NC 211 / West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (White Plains Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Mears Lane): 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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