How far is Beaufort, NC from Lola, NC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, NC to Lola, NC is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.38 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.55 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harkers Island
NC

Township in Carteret County, North Carolina

From Beaufort
18.2 mi
00h 26m
To Lola
18.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Lola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Lola.

  1. 1

    Start on Ann Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Ann Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    3254 ft · 2 min · Turner Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lola Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lola Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Lola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner Street
8.94 mi · 25%
Lola Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Ann Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Turner Street

Continue straight

8.32 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harkers Island
00h 26m from Beaufort
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beaufort and Mostly Sunny near Lola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Lola?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harkers Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Beaufort and 18.2 miles from Lola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaufort and Mostly Sunny near Lola.

Stop Ideas Near Harkers Island

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harkers Island, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harkers Island.

BUS

Morehead City, NC

15 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

40 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

63 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

79 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Lola. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.06 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,491
Coordinates34.7182200, -76.6638200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lola

Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9579400, -76.2793600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaufort (-76.66382, 34.71822)
End: Lola (-76.27936, 34.95794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Lola. The current time is 09:47:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.