How far is Bunn, NC from Franklinton, NC?
The driving distance from Bunn, NC to Franklinton, NC is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunn and Franklinton.
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Start on East Jewett Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · East Jewett Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
9.6 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bickett Boulevard
1.1 km · 50 sec · South Bickett Boulevard
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
9.64 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Bunn and Mostly Sunny near Franklinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bunn to Franklinton?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bunn and 9.5 miles from Franklinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:32 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 Sunny around Bunn and Mostly Sunny near Franklinton.
Stop Ideas Near Louisburg
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 Louisburg.
Raleigh Union Station
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunn and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 km).
#1 Bunn
Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 401 |
| Coordinates | 35.9609900, -78.2536100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklinton
Township in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 36.1018200, -78.4580500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Green Street (-78.457966, 36.101969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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