Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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.
Elizabethtown, NC
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The drive from Colly, NC to Elizabethtown, NC covers 28 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 53, US 701, NC 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on NC 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 53 | 22.1 mi | 30m |
| US 701 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| NC 210 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colly, NC and Elizabethtown, NC.
Start on NC 210
Continue on NC 53; NC 210
At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 41; NC 53
Continue on US 701; NC 41; NC 242
Continue on US 701; NC 41
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 22.6 — 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; NC 53
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Colly on Saturday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
28 mi in 39m, mostly highway — 22.1 mi of that is on NC 53.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 53 and US 701. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near US 701; NC 41; NC 53.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colly, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is easy. At 39m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 22.6 miles (US 701; NC 41; NC 53): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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