How far is Emerson, NC from Mount Olive, NC?

The driving distance from Emerson, NC to Mount Olive, NC is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
11.03 mi
00h 12m
Flight
9.08 mi
14.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.08 mi
Kilometers
14.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.03 mi
Kilometers
17.75 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Emerson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerson
2026-04-18T13:00
Arrive Mount Olive
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Emerson
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
Clarkton
NC

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Emerson
5.5 mi
00h 06m
To Mount Olive
5.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Mount Olive.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Mount Olive.

  1. 1

    Start on Mears Lane

    92 m · 15 sec · Mears Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Plains Church Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · White Plains Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burney Ford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Burney Ford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rosindale Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Rosindale Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Olive Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Mount Olive Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson and Mount Olive.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosindale Road
7.4 mi · 67%
White Plains Church Road
1.67 mi · 15%
Burney Ford Road
0.95 mi · 9%
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
0.88 mi · 8%
Mount Olive Road
0.06 mi · 1%
Mears Lane
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rosindale Road

Turn right onto Rosindale Road

7.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkton
00h 06m from Emerson
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Emerson and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 5.5 miles from Emerson and 5.5 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emerson and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

66 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

66 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

77 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Southern Pines

102 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.61 km).

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#1 Emerson

Emerson is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4579500, -78.5664000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Olive

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,661
Coordinates34.5882300, -78.5866800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Mears Lane (-78.566698, 34.457622)
End: Mount Olive Road (-78.586447, 34.588123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.54 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $4.78 $1.86 $3.73
Diesel $5.62 $2.19 $4.39

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 Emerson and Mount Olive. The current time is 13:00:11.

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.