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 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
37m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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 Emerson, NC to White Lake, NC covers 24.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 701, North W R Latham Street, NC 211 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on US 701. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 701 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| North W R Latham Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| NC 211 | 6 mi | 8m |
| White Lake Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mears Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 701
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson, NC and White Lake, 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
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NC 211
4
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North W R Latham Street
5
Continue on US 701; NC 242
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 701; NC 242
6
Continue on US 701; NC 41; NC 53
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 701; NC 41; NC 53
7
Turn right onto White Lake Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Drive
8
Arrive at destination
White Lake Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.6 — 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
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 701 Bypass / North W R Latham Street
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass / North W R Latham Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
White Lake Drive
Turn right onto White Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
4:03 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
1 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
37m 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?
24.8 mi in 37m, mostly highway — 9.3 mi of that is on US 701.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on US 701.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 701 and North W R Latham Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Plains Church Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Emerson, NC to White Lake, NC is easy. At 37m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 6.1 miles (US 701 Bypass / North W R Latham Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
126 ft
54 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
72 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 701. 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 6.1 miles (US 701 Bypass / North W R Latham Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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