Origin
Hemby Bridge, NC
Late night in Hemby Bridge on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Jaars, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hemby Bridge, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Jaars, NC
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Trip Overview
Hemby Bridge, NC to Jaars, NC is 21.9 miles and takes about 35m via Potter Road South, Wesley Chapel Road, and Old Providence Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day journey stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience rather than an interstate cruise. This route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward trip without extensive highway time, perfect for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Potter Road South | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Old Providence Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Davis Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Secrest Short Cut Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wesley Chapel Stouts Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sardis Church Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Scott Long Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Potter Road South
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge, NC and Jaars, NC.
1
Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Indian Trail Fairview Road
2
Turn left onto Secrest Short Cut Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Secrest Short Cut Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Scott Long Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Scott Long Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Unionville Indian Trail Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Unionville Indian Trail Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Sardis Church Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sardis Church Road
6
Continue on Sardis Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sardis Church Road
7
Turn right onto US 74
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
8
Take the exit
376 ft
·
19 sec
9
Turn sharp left onto US 74
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
11
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wesley Chapel Road
13
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wesley Chapel Road
15
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wesley Chapel Road
16
Continue on Potter Road South
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Potter Road South
17
Continue on Old Providence Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Providence Road
18
Turn left onto Providence Road South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Providence Road South
19
Turn right onto Davis Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Davis Road
20
Turn right onto Jaars Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jaars Road
21
Arrive at destination
Jaars Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Secrest Short Cut Road
Turn left onto Secrest Short Cut Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Unionville Indian Trail Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Unionville Indian Trail Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sardis Church Road
Enter roundabout onto Sardis Church Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Wesley Chapel Road
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Jaars, NC
Late night in Jaars on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Potter Road South before transitioning to Wesley Chapel Road and then Old Providence Road. You won't be on any high-speed highways, so anticipate a more relaxed pace with more opportunities to observe the local scenery as you navigate the network of county roads. The road's personality remains consistent as a local byway throughout the entire 21.9-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Potter Road South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Secrest Short Cut Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Secrest Short Cut Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Unionville Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Sardis Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Potter Road South. 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 0.2 miles (Secrest Short Cut Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Unionville Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Sardis Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jaars, 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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