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Trip from Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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Downtown Ruth, NC, NC

Ruth, NC

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Downtown Hopewell, NC, NC

Hopewell, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: East Main Street — 5.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ruth, NC and Hopewell, NC.

1

Start on Church Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Church Street
2

Turn sharp left onto US 64

193 ft · 7 sec · US 64
3

Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck

5.6 mi · 8 min · Railroad Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Turn left onto Oak Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 221A

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Broadway Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business

5.9 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
7

Turn left onto Hollis Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road
8

Turn right

57 ft · 4 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

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.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64

Turn sharp left onto US 64

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | Oak Street

Turn left onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 221A / South Broadway Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 221A / South Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 74 Business / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.37 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.95 $5.91
premium $4.49 $3.22 $6.44
diesel $4.80 $3.44 $6.87

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Ruth, NC

Afternoon in Ruth on Monday

Local time

2:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 1 to 5 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 10:56AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 2:35AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Hopewell, NC

Afternoon in Hopewell on Monday

Local time

2:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WSW 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 10:56AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 2:35AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

29m 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 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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on East Main Street.

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 around 0.1 miles in near US 64.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,071 ft 829 ft

Total Climb

436 ft

Total Descent

426 ft

Highest Point

1,071 ft

~1.3 mi in

Elevation Range

242 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

3min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rutherfordton, NC

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr 07:30-21:30; Sa-Su...

Visit website

America's Fudge Shop

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

13min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Forest City, NC

Louie's Cafe

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

13min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Forest City, NC

Cuisine: pizza

Copper Penny Grill

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

13min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Forest City, NC

Forest City Fish Camp

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

16min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bostic, NC

Papa John's

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

10min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Forest City, NC

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...

Visit website

ICC Pool

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

7min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Caboose

Attraction

Around the midpoint, short detour

16min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rail Trail RV Park

Camp_site

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rutherfordton, NC

Econo Lodge

Motel

Early in the drive, right off the route

10min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Forest City, NC

Visit website

Rail Trail RV Park

Camp_site

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rutherfordton, NC

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Ruth, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on East Main Street. 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 0.1 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopewell, 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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