Origin
Hopewell, NC
Afternoon in Hopewell on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, NC to Bostic, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Bostic, NC
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Hopewell, NC to Bostic, NC covers 8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Salem Church Road, Bostic Sunshine Highway, Glover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Salem Church Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Church Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Bostic Sunshine Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Glover Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hollis Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Church Road
— 4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, NC and Bostic, NC.
1
Start on this road
57 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hollis Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hollis Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Glover Road
4
Turn left onto Salem Church Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salem Church Road
5
Turn straight onto Bostic Sunshine Highway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bostic Sunshine Highway
6
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hollis Road
Turn right onto Hollis Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glover Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Salem Church Road
Turn left onto Salem Church Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Bostic, NC
Afternoon in Bostic on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
16m 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?
8 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Salem Church Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Hollis 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 16m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hollis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Glover Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (Salem Church Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Salem Church Road. 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: near the start (Hollis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Glover Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (Salem Church Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bostic, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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