Origin
Ruth, NC
Afternoon in Ruth on Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruth, NC
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Hopewell, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC is 18.2 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick hop between two points without much fuss. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or a convenient way to connect these two nearby communities. You won't be spending much time on the road, making it a low-commitment option.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged experience than a straight shot on a highway. With no highway driving (0% highway share), you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 18.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along East Main Street. As you transition from East Main Street to Railroad Avenue and then Hollis Road, be prepared for a dynamic route that requires your attention at each intersection. It's a true local road feel from start to finish.
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.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 64.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 64
Turn sharp left onto US 64
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 221A / South Broadway Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 221A / South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 74 Business / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Railroad Avenue | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Hollis Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruth, NC and Hopewell, NC.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 64
193 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 64
3
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Railroad Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto Oak Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 221A
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Broadway Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 Business
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
7
Turn left onto Hollis Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hollis Road
8
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hopewell, NC
Afternoon in Hopewell on Saturday
Local time
12:03 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
29m 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 Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC covers 18.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Railroad Avenue, Hollis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Ruth, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ruth, NC to Hopewell, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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