Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruth, NC
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Hopewell, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC is 18.2 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick hop between two points without much fuss. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or a convenient way to connect these two nearby communities. You won't be spending much time on the road, making it a low-commitment option.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Railroad Avenue | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Hollis Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ruth, NC and Hopewell, NC.
Start on Church Street
Turn sharp left onto US 64
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck
Turn left onto Oak Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 221A
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business
Turn left onto Hollis Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto US 64
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 221A / South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Ruth on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:02AM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Evening in Hopewell on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:02AM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged experience than a straight shot on a highway. With no highway driving (0% highway share), you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 18.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along East Main Street. As you transition from East Main Street to Railroad Avenue and then Hollis Road, be prepared for a dynamic route that requires your attention at each intersection. It's a true local road feel from start to finish.
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 0.1 miles in near US 64.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
436 ft
Total Descent
426 ft
Highest Point
1,071 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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Restaurant
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Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
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Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
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Early in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
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Motel
Early in the drive, right off the route
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Visit websiteCamp_site
Near the start, short detour
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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 29m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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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