Origin
Rutherfordton, NC
Morning in Rutherfordton on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rutherfordton, NC to Hopewell, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rutherfordton, NC
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Hopewell, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Rutherfordton, NC to Hopewell, NC is 17.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East Main Street/Hollis Road/US 74A, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within North Carolina, making it a straightforward local excursion. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, so staying attentive to navigation is key. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple transit between two points in the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Hollis Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 74A | 4 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Charlotte Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutherfordton, NC and Hopewell, NC.
1
Start on US 221
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 221A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Charlotte Road
3
Turn right onto US 74A; US 221 Truck
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 74A; US 221 Truck
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 74 Business; US 221A / Charlotte Road
Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 221A / Charlotte Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 74A; US 221 Truck
Turn right onto US 74A; US 221 Truck
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 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
7.4 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
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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.
Destination
Hopewell, NC
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
19 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
29m 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 presents itself as a turn-heavy local excursion, with a highway share of only 23%. You'll experience a mix of navigating local streets and brief stints on US 74A. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5.9 miles along East Main Street. The road character shifts as you progress, transitioning from more urban or town-centric paths to potentially more open stretches depending on the specific segment of US 74A you use. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction.
Only 23% 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 0.3 miles in near US 74 Business; US 221A / Charlotte Road.
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 0.3 miles (US 74 Business; US 221A / Charlotte Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.7 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 (23%). 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 0.3 miles (US 74 Business; US 221A / Charlotte Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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