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Trip from Kings Mountain, NC to Hollyoak Apartments, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

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human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Kings Mountain, NC

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Downtown Hollyoak Apartments, NC, NC

Hollyoak Apartments, NC

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Trip Overview

Kings Mountain, NC to Hollyoak Apartments, NC is 12.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to itself. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more of a navigational challenge than a long-haul trek. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway 5 mi 5m
East Dixon Boulevard 4.2 mi 5m
Andrew Jackson Highway 1.8 mi 2m
North Piedmont Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Eaves Road 0.3 mi <1m
Grove Street 0.2 mi <1m
Earl Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway — 5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Mountain, NC and Hollyoak Apartments, NC.

1

Start on this road

86 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NC 216

0.5 mi · 54 sec · North Piedmont Avenue
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
4

Merge onto US 74

5.0 mi · 5 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
6

Continue on US 74

4.2 mi · 5 min · East Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn slight left

301 ft · 11 sec
8

Continue on Grove Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Grove Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto NC 226

240 ft · 13 sec · Earl Road
10

Turn sharp left onto Eaves Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Eaves Road
11

Turn right

0.1 mi · 47 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 216 / North Piedmont Avenue

Turn right onto NC 216 / North Piedmont Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 74 / Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

Merge onto US 74 / Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
12 mi into trip | ~16m in | NC 226 / Earl Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 226 / Earl Road

Navigation decision point

5
12 mi into trip | ~16m in | Eaves Road

Turn sharp left onto Eaves Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.99 one way

$3.98 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $2.17 $4.34
premium $4.78 $2.35 $4.70
diesel $5.35 $2.63 $5.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Jun 2, 2026

Origin

Kings Mountain, NC

Afternoon in Kings Mountain on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

NE 1 to 5 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 3:15PM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 3:15PM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Hollyoak Apartments, NC

Afternoon in Hollyoak Apartments on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

NE 1 to 5 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 3:15PM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 3:15PM EDT until June 2 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

1 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

18m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, primarily using Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway, East Dixon Boulevard, and Andrew Jackson Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5 miles on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way to your destination.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near NC 216 / North Piedmont Avenue.

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 18m drive. You will face about 6 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 216 / North Piedmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 74 / Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,002 ft 717 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

427 ft

Highest Point

1,002 ft

Elevation Range

284 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kings Mountain, NC

Full guide →

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 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 5 miles on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway. 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 216 / North Piedmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 74 / Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollyoak Apartments, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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