Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grimesland, NC
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Helens Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Grimesland, NC to Helens Crossroads, NC is 15.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Mobleys Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, making it a simple hop between two points in North Carolina. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, meaning you'll want to stay alert and keep your focus on the road. Given the brief travel time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby locations without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mobleys Bridge Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Ivy Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| County Home Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pitt Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grimesland, NC and Helens Crossroads, NC.
Start on NC 33
Turn left onto Mobleys Bridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Road
Enter roundabout onto Ivy Road
Continue on Ivy Road
Turn left onto County Home Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Mobleys Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Ivy Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Ivy Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto County Home Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.49 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Morning in Grimesland on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Helens Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Mobleys Bridge Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Mobleys Bridge Road, Ivy Road, and County Home Road. This type of route requires constant attention, as you'll be managing various intersections and residential areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Mobleys Bridge Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grimesland, NC to Helens Crossroads, NC is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Mobleys Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Ivy Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Ivy Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
65 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
45 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Grimesland, NC
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Grimesland, NC
Cuisine: mexican
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Grimesland, NC
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Greenville, NC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Greenville, NC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su...
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Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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