How far is Emerald Isle, NC from Lola, NC?
The driving distance from Emerald Isle, NC to Lola, NC is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Carteret County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Isle and Lola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Isle and Lola.
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Start on Emerald Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Emerald Drive
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Continue on Salter Path Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Salter Path Road
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Continue on West Fort Macon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Fort Macon Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on South 23rd Street
668 ft · 15 sec · South 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Arendell Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street
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Continue on Arendell Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street
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Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge
5.3 mi · 8 min · Grayden Paul Bridge
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp left
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Lola Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lola Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald Isle and Lola.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Grayden Paul Bridge
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8.32 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Emerald Isle and Mostly Sunny near Lola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerald Isle to Lola?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harkers Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Emerald Isle and 26.9 miles from Lola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Emerald Isle and Mostly Sunny near Lola.
Stop Ideas Near Harkers Island
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 Harkers Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Isle and Lola. Straight-line distance: 42.72 mi (68.75 km).
#1 Emerald Isle
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.6779400, -76.9507800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lola
Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9579400, -76.2793600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lola (-76.27936, 34.95794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
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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