Origin
Fallcrest, NC
Night in Fallcrest on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fallcrest, NC to Bessemer City, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer City, NC
C k
Trip Overview
The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Bessemer City, NC covers 7.3 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Camp Rotary Road, Archie Whitesides Road, Edgewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Camp Rotary Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.7 miles from Fallcrest, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Camp Rotary Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1128 / Chapel Grove Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 (1128 / Chapel Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Camp Rotary Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (1122 / Linwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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1128 / Chapel Grove Road
Turn left onto 1128 / Chapel Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Camp Rotary Road
Turn left onto Camp Rotary Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
1122 / Linwood Road
At end of road, turn left onto 1122 / Linwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn right onto South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue
Turn left onto NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Rotary Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Archie Whitesides Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Edgewood Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Virginia Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Alabama Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Athenia Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Grove Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Camp Rotary Road
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest, NC and Bessemer City, NC.
1
Start on Woodleaf Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Woodleaf Drive
2
Turn left onto 1128
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chapel Grove Road
3
Turn left onto Camp Rotary Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Camp Rotary Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto 1122
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Linwood Road
5
Turn right onto 1122
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Archie Whitesides Road
6
Continue on 1307
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewood Road
7
Continue on Athenia Place
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Athenia Place
8
Continue on 1307
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Alabama Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 8th Street
10
Turn left onto NC 274
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Virginia Avenue
11
Turn right onto North 12th Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 12th Street
12
Arrive at destination
North 12th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.7 miles from Fallcrest, NC, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 7 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.7 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bessemer City, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fallcrest, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fallcrest, NC
This is one driving day of about 7.3 miles and 14m.
At 7.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Camp Rotary Road for about 2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.7 mi from Fallcrest, NC · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Fallcrest, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bessemer City, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bessemer City, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bessemer City, NC
Night in Bessemer City on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Bessemer City, NC covers 7.3 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Camp Rotary Road, Archie Whitesides Road, Edgewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Fallcrest, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.14 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.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1128 / Chapel Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Camp Rotary Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (1122 / Linwood Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fallcrest, NC to Bessemer City, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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