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Trip from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC covers 27.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NC 53, North Poplar Street, NC 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on NC 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 27.9 miles, with most of the trip on NC 53 and North Poplar Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 miles on NC 53.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 53 and North Poplar Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near NC 53.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC is easy. At 38m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.3 miles (NC 53): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

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

3
5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | NC 53

Turn right onto NC 53

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 53 22 mi 30m
North Poplar Street 5.3 mi 7m
NC 210 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NC 53 — 22 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, NC and Colly, NC.

1

Start on US 701; NC 41

5.3 mi · 7 min · North Poplar Street
2

Turn right onto NC 53

22 mi · 30 min · NC 53
3

Continue on NC 210

0.6 mi · 46 sec · NC 210
4

Arrive at destination

NC 210

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.36 one way

$8.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.77 $9.54
premium $4.70 $5.16 $10.33
diesel $5.61 $6.16 $12.32

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 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Elizabethtown, NC

Morning in Elizabethtown on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Clear

SW 3 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Colly, NC

Morning in Colly on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Clear

SW 3 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

38m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC covers 27.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC 53, North Poplar Street, NC 210. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14 miles from Elizabethtown, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC is easy. At 38m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.3 miles (NC 53): Navigation decision point.

The route from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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