Origin
Newton Grove, NC
Evening in Newton Grove on Thursday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.9 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
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 Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC covers 30.9 miles and takes about 41m 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 $4.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 30.9 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 around 14.6 miles in near US 701 / Faircloth Freeway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC is easy. At 41m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (US 701 / Faircloth Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles (Old US 701 Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 701 / Faircloth Freeway
Turn right onto US 701 / Faircloth Freeway
Navigation decision point
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 701 South, US 701 Business: Elizabethtown, Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 701 South, US 701 Business: Elizabeth...
3
29.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Old US 701 Highway
Turn left onto Old US 701 Highway
Navigation decision point
3
30.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Jimmy King Lane
Turn right onto Jimmy King Lane
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
Myrtle Beach
20.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbton Highway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Garland Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Faircloth Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Old US 701 Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Weeks Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jimmy King Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hobbton Highway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton Grove, NC and Ingold, NC.
1
Start on US 13; NC 50; NC 55
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Weeks Circle
2
Continue on US 701
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
3
Continue on US 701
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hobbton Highway
4
Turn right onto US 701
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Faircloth Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 701 South, US 701 Business: Elizabethtown, Myrtle Beach
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 701
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Garland Highway
7
Turn left onto Old US 701 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US 701 Highway
8
Turn right onto Jimmy King Lane
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jimmy King Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Jimmy King Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
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
Ingold, NC
Evening in Ingold on Thursday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC covers 30.9 miles and takes about 41m 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 15.5 miles from Newton Grove, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.83 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.
The drive from Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC is easy. At 41m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (US 701 / Faircloth Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles (Old US 701 Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Newton Grove, NC to Ingold, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
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