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Trip from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

53m

Distance

36.4 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

Beaufort, NC

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Downtown Lola, NC, NC

Lola, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, NC 12, Lola Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.2 miles from Beaufort, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 36.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and NC 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 miles on US 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and NC 12. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Turner Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC is easy. At 53m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Turner Street

Turn right onto Turner Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 70

Turn right onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 70

Turn right onto US 70

Navigation decision point

3
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 70

Turn left onto US 70

Navigation decision point

5
18.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 70

Turn sharp left onto US 70

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 25.7 mi 37m
NC 12 8.3 mi 11m
Lola Road 1.7 mi 2m
Turner Street 0.6 mi 1m
Ann Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 25.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort, NC and Lola, NC.

1

Start on Ann Street

298 ft · 12 sec · Ann Street
2

Turn right onto Turner Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Turner Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto US 70

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto US 70

6.4 mi · 9 min · US 70
5

Turn left onto US 70

6.2 mi · 9 min · US 70
6

Turn sharp left onto US 70

8.2 mi · 11 min · US 70
7

Continue on NC 12

8.3 mi · 11 min · NC 12
8

Turn right onto Lola Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road
9

Arrive at destination

Lola Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.2 miles from Beaufort, NC, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36.4 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.2 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lola, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Beaufort, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beaufort, NC

This is one driving day of about 36.4 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaufort, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 25.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Beaufort, NC · 27m into the drive

Downtown Brices Creek, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brices Creek, NC

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brices Creek, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brices Creek, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Beaufort, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lola, NC

The final approach into Lola, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lola, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Seashore

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic vi...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 22.6
Park Closure: Passenger Ferry Dock Closed
Danger: High Fire Danger and Fire Ban
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.69 one way

$11.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.22 $12.45
premium $4.70 $6.74 $13.47
diesel $5.61 $8.04 $16.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Beaufort, NC

Night in Beaufort on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lola, NC

Night in Lola on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, NC 12, Lola Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Beaufort, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC is easy. At 53m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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