Origin
Emerson, NC
Afternoon in Emerson on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emerson, NC to Bladenboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Emerson, NC to Bladenboro, NC covers 14.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 211, NC 211 Business, White Plains Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on NC 211. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 211 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| NC 211 Business | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mears Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 211
— 12.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson, NC and Bladenboro, NC.
1
Start on Mears Lane
302 ft
·
16 sec
·
Mears Lane
2
Turn right onto White Plains Church Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
White Plains Church Road
3
Turn right onto NC 211
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NC 211
4
Turn left onto NC 211 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 211 Business
5
Turn left
215 ft
·
17 sec
6
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Plains Church Road
Turn right onto White Plains Church Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 211
Turn right onto NC 211
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NC 211 Business
Turn left onto NC 211 Business
Navigation decision point
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Bladenboro, NC
Afternoon in Bladenboro on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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
22m 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?
14.3 mi in 22m, mostly highway — 12.7 mi of that is on NC 211.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on NC 211.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 211 and NC 211 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Plains Church Road.
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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Plains Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 211): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (NC 211 Business): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
127 ft
71 ft
Total Climb
77 ft
Total Descent
71 ft
Highest Point
127 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on NC 211. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Plains Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 211): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (NC 211 Business): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bladenboro, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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