Origin
Cedar Point, NC
Afternoon in Cedar Point on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North River Corner, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC covers 29.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WB McLean Drive, Arendell Street, Grayden Paul Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on WB McLean Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WB McLean Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in near US 70 / Arendell Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (US 70 / Arendell Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 70 / Arendell Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 / Arendell Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
29.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WB McLean Drive | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Arendell Street | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Grayden Paul Bridge | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Point Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WB McLean Drive
— 16.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Point, NC and North River Corner, NC.
1
Start on NC 24
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Point Boulevard
2
Continue on NC 24
16 mi
·
23 min
·
WB McLean Drive
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 70
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 70
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grayden Paul Bridge
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 70
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 70
7
Arrive at destination
US 70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North River Corner, NC
Afternoon in North River Corner on Thursday
Local time
2:46 PM
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
11 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
44m 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 Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC covers 29.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WB McLean Drive, Arendell Street, Grayden Paul Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Cedar Point, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (US 70 / Arendell Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Point, NC to North River Corner, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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