How far is Bethel, NC from Milton, NC?
The driving distance from Bethel, NC to Milton, NC is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Milton.
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Start on Law Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road
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Take the ramp right
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 58 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Danville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Boston Highway
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Turn right onto Milton Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Milton Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1121 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
18 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Milton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Danville Expressway
Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
6.65 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Milton?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yanceyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Bethel and 6.7 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Yanceyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yanceyville.
Danville
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Milton. Straight-line distance: 14.74 mi (23.72 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 36.4534700, -79.4516900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 146 |
| Coordinates | 36.5390300, -79.2086300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-79.208756, 36.539043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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