How far is Elizabethtown, NC from Emerson, NC?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, NC to Emerson, NC is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Emerson.
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Start on North Poplar Street
86 m · 13 sec · North Poplar Street
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Continue on North Poplar Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
6 mi · 9 min · West Green Street
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Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
665 ft · 24 sec · White Plains Church Road
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Turn left onto Mears Lane
92 m · 13 sec · Mears Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mears Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Emerson.
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.
North Poplar Street
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8.1 mi · 00h 11m
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 Emerson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Emerson?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Clarkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Elizabethtown and 8.3 miles from Emerson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Emerson.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkton
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 Clarkton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 12.05 mi (19.39 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 Emerson
Emerson is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4579500, -78.5664000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emerson (-78.5664, 34.45795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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