Origin
Kings Mountain, NC
Morning in Kings Mountain on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Mountain, NC to Hollyoak Apartments, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Kings Mountain, NC
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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 65 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
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Hollyoak Apartments, NC
Morning in Hollyoak Apartments on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
25 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
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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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