Origin
Simpson, NC
Late night in Simpson on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simpson, NC to Littlefield, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpson, NC
C k
Littlefield, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Simpson, NC to Littlefield, NC is 15.6 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Ivy Road, Hines Drive, and Ayden Golf Club Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a typical highway cruise. It's a straightforward connection for those looking for a brief, uncomplicated journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Hines Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ayden Golf Club Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Tucker Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Weyerhaeuser Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Garris Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lee Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ivy Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpson, NC and Littlefield, NC.
1
Start on Virginia Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Virginia Street
2
Turn right onto Simpson Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Simpson Street
3
Continue on Tucker Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Tucker Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Ivy Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ivy Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Eastern Pines Road
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eastern Pines Road
6
Turn straight onto Ivy Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ivy Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Ivy Road
184 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ivy Road
8
Continue on Ivy Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Ivy Road
9
Turn left onto County Home Road
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Home Road
10
Turn right onto Ayden Golf Club Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ayden Golf Club Road
11
Turn right onto Hines Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hines Drive
12
Turn left onto North Lee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lee Street
13
Turn left onto East 6th Street
490 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
14
Turn right onto South East Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Avenue
15
Continue on Weyerhaeuser Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Weyerhaeuser Road
16
Turn right onto Garris Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Garris Road
17
Turn right onto East Littlefield Road
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Littlefield Road
18
Arrive at destination
East Littlefield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Simpson Street
Turn right onto Simpson Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ivy Road
At end of road, turn right onto Ivy Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Eastern Pines Road
At end of road, turn left onto Eastern Pines Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Ivy Road
Enter roundabout onto Ivy Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Littlefield, NC
Late night in Littlefield on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on smaller, more winding roads for the entire 15.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Ivy Road. As you progress, you'll transition from Ivy Road to Hines Drive and then to Ayden Golf Club Road, suggesting a path that weaves through residential and potentially semi-rural areas rather than open highways. Be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Ivy Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Simpson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Simpson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Ivy Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Eastern Pines Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 6.2 miles on Ivy Road. 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 (Simpson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Ivy Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Eastern Pines Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Littlefield, 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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