How far is Colly, NC from White Lake, NC?

The driving distance from Colly, NC to White Lake, NC is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.47 mi
00h 24m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.55 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Colly
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colly
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive White Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kelly
NC

Township in Bladen County, North Carolina

From Colly
10.7 mi
00h 12m
To White Lake
10.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colly and White Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colly and White Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3013 ft · 49 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    19.4 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Lake Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · White Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Lake Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colly and White Lake.

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
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Lake Drive
1.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

19.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kelly
00h 12m from Colly
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colly and Sunny near White Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colly to White Lake?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Colly and 10.7 miles from White Lake.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colly and Sunny near White Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Kelly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kelly, 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 Kelly.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

48 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Fayetteville

83 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

89 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Dillon

96 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colly and White Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.04 km).

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#1 Colly

Colly is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4601700, -78.2544400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
White Lake

#2 White Lake

Town in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA

Population742
Coordinates34.6404500, -78.4839000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.254598, 34.460189)
End: White Lake Drive (-78.483827, 34.640461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colly and White Lake. The current time is 09:44:29.

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.