Origin
Lola, NC
Morning in Lola on Saturday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lola, NC to Newport, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lola, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Newport, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Lola, NC to Newport, NC covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, NC 12, Mill Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 50.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and NC 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
17 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
17 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
16 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and NC 12. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (US 70): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.8 miles (Merrimon Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (NC 101): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 70
Turn sharp right onto US 70
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Merrimon Road
Turn right onto Merrimon Road
Navigation decision point
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NC 101
At end of road, turn right onto NC 101
Navigation decision point
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Mill Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| NC 12 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Mill Creek Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 101 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Old Winberry Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Merrimon Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lola Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lola, NC and Newport, NC.
1
Start on Lola Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lola Road
2
Turn left onto NC 12
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 12
3
Continue on US 70
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70
4
Turn sharp right onto US 70
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 70
5
Turn right onto US 70
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 70
6
Turn right onto Merrimon Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrimon Road
7
Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Laurel Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto NC 101
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 101
9
Turn left onto State Road 1155
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Road 1155
10
Continue on Old Winberry Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winberry Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Winberry Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Winberry Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Creek Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Mill Creek Road
13
Continue on Orange Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Market Street
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
Market Street
15
Turn right onto West Railroad Boulevard
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Railroad Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
West Railroad Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Lola, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Lola, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport, NC
The final approach into Newport, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Newport, NC
Morning in Newport on Saturday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Lola, NC to Newport, NC covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, NC 12, Mill Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Lola, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (US 70): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.8 miles (Merrimon Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (NC 101): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lola, NC to Newport, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2 ft to 17 ft elevation with about 34 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Lookout National Seashore.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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