Origin
Ingold, NC
Evening in Ingold on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hobbton Highway, Garland Highway, Faircloth Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Hobbton Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hobbton Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old US 701 Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC is easy. At 42m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old US 701 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 701 / Garland Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Old US 701 Highway
Turn left onto Old US 701 Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 701 / Garland Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 701 / Garland Highway
Navigation decision point
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 421, US 701
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421, US 701
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 701 / Hobbton Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 701 / Hobbton Highway
Navigation decision point
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 13; US 701; NC 50; NC 55 / East Weeks Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 13; US 701; NC 50; NC 55 / East Weeks Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbton Highway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Garland Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Faircloth Freeway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Old US 701 Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Weeks Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jimmy King Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Weeks Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hobbton Highway
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingold, NC and Newton Grove, NC.
1
Start on Jimmy King Lane
116 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jimmy King Lane
2
Turn left onto Old US 701 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US 701 Highway
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 701
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Garland Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 421, US 701
5
Merge onto US 421; US 701
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Faircloth Freeway
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 701
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Hobbton Highway
7
Continue on US 701
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 13; US 701; NC 50; NC 55
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Weeks Circle
9
Arrive at destination
US 13; NC 50; NC 55
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Newton Grove, NC
Evening in Newton Grove on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
42m 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 Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hobbton Highway, Garland Highway, Faircloth Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Ingold, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 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 Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC is easy. At 42m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old US 701 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 701 / Garland Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ingold, NC to Newton Grove, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
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