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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Mears Lane
92 m · 15 sec · Mears Lane
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Turn left onto White Plains Church Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · White Plains Church Road
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Turn left onto Burney Ford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Burney Ford Road
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Turn right onto Rosindale Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Rosindale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Mount Olive Road
97 m · 14 sec · Mount Olive Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Emerson and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.61 km).
#1 Emerson
Emerson is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4579500, -78.5664000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Olive
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.5882300, -78.5866800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive Road (-78.586447, 34.588123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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