Origin
Bostic, NC
Morning in Bostic on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bostic, NC to Union, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bostic, NC
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Union, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bostic, NC to Union, NC covers 15.7 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 74, Union Road, US 74 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on US 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 15.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 74 and Union Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.2 miles on US 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 74 and Union Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 74 Business.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 74 Business): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 74 Business
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 74 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 74 West
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 74
Merge onto US 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Union Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Union Road
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Union Road
Turn right onto Union Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 74 | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Union Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| US 74 Business | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Road 1006 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bostic Sunshine Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 74
— 8.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bostic, NC and Union, NC.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on State Road 1006
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 1006
3
Continue on Bostic Sunshine Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bostic Sunshine Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 74 Business
5
Turn left onto US 221A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 74 West
7
Merge onto US 74
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Union Road
9
Turn right onto Union Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Road
10
Arrive at destination
Union Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $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
Union, NC
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
29 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
24m 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 Bostic, NC to Union, NC covers 15.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 74, Union Road, US 74 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Bostic, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 74 Business): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bostic, NC to Union, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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