Origin
Colly, NC
Afternoon in Colly on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colly, NC to White Lake, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Lake, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Colly, NC to White Lake, NC covers 21.4 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 53, White Lake Drive, NC 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on NC 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 53 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| White Lake Drive | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| NC 210 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 53
— 19.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colly, NC and White Lake, NC.
1
Start on NC 210
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
NC 210
2
Continue on NC 53; NC 210
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NC 53; NC 210
3
Turn right onto White Lake Drive
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Drive
4
Arrive at destination
White Lake Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
White Lake Drive
Turn right onto White Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
White Lake, NC
Afternoon in White Lake on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
6 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.4 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on NC 53.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on NC 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 53 and White Lake Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near White Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colly, NC to White Lake, NC is easy. At 31m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20 miles (White Lake Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
71 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
9 ft
Highest Point
71 ft
~19.9 mi in
Elevation Range
48 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on NC 53. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20 miles (White Lake Drive): 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 White Lake, NC before heading back.
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, 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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