How far is Elizabethtown, NC from Colly, NC?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, NC to Colly, NC is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Colly.
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Start on North Poplar Street
5.3 mi · 7 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn right
22 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
3013 ft · 47 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Colly.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Sunny near Colly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Colly?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Elizabethtown and 14 miles from Colly.
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 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Colly.
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.
Fayetteville
Wilmington, NC
Dillon
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Colly. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 34.6293400, -78.6052900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colly
Colly is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4601700, -78.2544400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colly (-78.25444, 34.46017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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