Origin
Killian Crossroads, NC
Morning in Killian Crossroads on Friday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killian Crossroads, NC to Newton, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killian Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Newton, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Killian Crossroads, NC to Newton, NC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 16, NC 16 BUS, South Brady Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on NC 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 12.7 miles, with most of the trip on NC 16 and NC 16 BUS. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on NC 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 16 and NC 16 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 21m drive. You will face about 6 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (NC 16 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NC 16): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 16 BUS
Turn left onto NC 16 BUS
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 16
Turn right onto NC 16
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Brady Avenue
Turn right onto South Brady Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NC 16 BUS / North Main Avenue
Turn right onto NC 16 BUS / North Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 16 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| NC 16 BUS | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Brady Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 16
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killian Crossroads, NC and Newton, NC.
1
Start on this road
156 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
76 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left onto NC 16 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 16 BUS
4
Turn right onto NC 16
10 mi
·
15 min
·
NC 16
5
Turn right onto South Brady Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brady Avenue
6
Turn right onto NC 16 BUS
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North College Avenue
7
Turn right onto NC 16 BUS
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
NC 16 BUS
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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, NC
Morning in Newton on Friday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
12 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
21m 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 Killian Crossroads, NC to Newton, NC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 16, NC 16 BUS, South Brady Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Killian Crossroads, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (NC 16 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NC 16): Navigation decision point.
The route from Killian Crossroads, NC to Newton, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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