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Trip from White Lake, NC to Emerson, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown White Lake, NC, NC

White Lake, NC

Michael Ken

Downtown Emerson, NC, NC

Emerson, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: US 701 — 17.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Lake, NC and Emerson, NC.

1

Start on White Lake Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · White Lake Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 41

9.3 mi · 14 min · US 701; NC 41
3

Continue on US 701; NC 242

8.1 mi · 11 min · US 701; NC 242
4

Turn left onto NC 211

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Green Street
5

Turn left onto White Plains Church Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · White Plains Church Road
6

Turn left onto Mears Lane

302 ft · 13 sec · Mears Lane
7

Arrive at destination

Mears Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

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.

3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 701; NC 41

At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 41

Navigation decision point

4
18.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | NC 211 / West Green Street

Turn left onto NC 211 / West Green Street

Navigation decision point

3
24.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | White Plains Church Road

Turn left onto White Plains Church Road

Navigation decision point

5
24.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | Mears Lane

Turn left onto Mears Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.66 one way

$7.32 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $4.02 $8.05
premium $4.49 $4.39 $8.77
diesel $4.80 $4.68 $9.37

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

White Lake, NC

Late night in White Lake on Monday

Local time

2:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 to 13 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Emerson, NC

Late night in Emerson on Monday

Local time

2:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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

37m 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 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.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on US 701.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

126 ft 50 ft

Total Climb

128 ft

Total Descent

100 ft

Highest Point

126 ft

~10.6 mi in

Elevation Range

76 ft

About the Cities

Starting in White Lake, NC

Full guide →

Arriving in Emerson, NC

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on US 701. 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 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.

Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emerson, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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