How far is La Grange, NC from Jonestown, NC?
The driving distance from La Grange, NC to Jonestown, NC is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Jonestown.
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Start on South Caswell Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · South Caswell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
28 m · 1 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 La Grange and Jonestown.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
5.43 mi · 00h 07m
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 La Grange and Sunny near Jonestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Pink Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from La Grange and 12.2 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Grange and Sunny near Jonestown.
Stop Ideas Near Pink Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 17.45 mi (28.08 km).
#1 La Grange
Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 35.3068300, -77.7880300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonestown
Jonestown is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0840500, -77.6424700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-77.64247, 35.08405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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