How far is Colly, NC from Elizabethtown, NC?
The driving distance from Colly, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Town in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colly and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
3013 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Poplar Street
65 m · 5 sec · North Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colly and Elizabethtown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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22.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Colly and Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colly to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
White Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Colly and 14.2 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colly and Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near White Lake
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 White Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colly and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).
#1 Colly
Colly is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4601700, -78.2544400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 34.6293400, -78.6052900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Poplar Street (-78.605409, 34.629407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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