Origin
Trenton, NC
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, NC to Pollocksville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, NC
Michael Ken
Pollocksville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Trenton to Pollocksville is 10.8 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Market Street/US 17 Business, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection, perfect for those needing to move between these two towns without a significant time commitment. Consider this trip when you need a simple, direct transit between points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| US 17 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Jones Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| King Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haiti Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, NC and Pollocksville, NC.
1
Start on Haiti Street
326 ft
·
19 sec
·
Haiti Street
2
Turn left onto King Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn left onto NC 41; NC 58
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Jones Street
4
Turn right onto NC 58
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 17 Business
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Business
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — 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
|
King Street
Turn left onto King Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 41; NC 58 / West Jones Street
Turn left onto NC 41; NC 58 / West Jones Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 58 / Market Street
Turn right onto NC 58 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 17 Business
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
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
Pollocksville, NC
Morning in Pollocksville on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
16m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short journey, with only about 8% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on Market Street. As you travel, you'll primarily be on Market Street, transitioning to US 17 Business and West Jones Street. This route feels more like navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Market Street.
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 King 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 41; NC 58 / West Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NC 58 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Market 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 (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 41; NC 58 / West Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NC 58 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pollocksville, 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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