Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Lake, NC
Michael Ken
Emerson, NC
Mark Stebnicki
White Lake, NC to Emerson, NC is 24.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 701, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making for a quick and straightforward transit. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 701 | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| West Green Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| White Lake Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mears Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between White Lake, NC and Emerson, NC.
Start on White Lake Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 41
Continue on US 701; NC 242
Turn left onto NC 211
Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
Turn left onto Mears Lane
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 41
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NC 211 / West Green Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mears Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in White Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Afternoon in Emerson on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 mostly highway, with 70% of the route on roads like US 701. You'll experience a stretch of 17.4 miles on US 701 before transitioning to surface roads like West Green Street and White Lake Drive. Expect a generally open feel with fewer exits compared to major interstates.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 701 and West Green Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 701; NC 41.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from White Lake, NC to Emerson, NC is easy. At 37m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 701; NC 41): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (NC 211 / West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (White Plains Church Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
100 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
76 ft
The rural municipality of Emerson-Franklin is the main crossing into Central Manitoba for Winnipeg-bound traffic from the United States. A sparsely-populated expanse of prairie at the eastern edge of the Pembina Valley, it includes the communities of Emerson, West Lynne, Roseau River, Franklin, Arnaud, Tolstoi and Dominion City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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