How far is Littlefield, NC from Simpson, NC?

The driving distance from Littlefield, NC to Simpson, NC is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
17.91 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.63 mi
20.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.63 mi
Kilometers
20.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.91 mi
Kilometers
28.83 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simpson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Littlefield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlefield
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Simpson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littlefield
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
Winterville
NC

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

From Littlefield
7.8 mi
00h 14m
To Simpson
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Littlefield and Simpson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Littlefield and Simpson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Littlefield Road

    54 m · 5 sec · East Littlefield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Garris Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Garris Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Weyerhaeuser Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Weyerhaeuser Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South East Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    149 m · 24 sec · East 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lee Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Lee Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hines Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hines Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ayden Golf Club Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ayden Golf Club Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Home Road

    24 m · 1 sec · County Home Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ivy Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ivy Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ivy Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Ivy Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ivy Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ivy Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tucker Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Simpson Street

    1960 ft · 54 sec · Simpson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Virginia Street

    553 ft · 14 sec · Virginia Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Virginia Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Virginia Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlefield and Simpson.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ivy Road
6.19 mi · 35%
Hines Drive
2.36 mi · 13%
Ayden Golf Club Road
1.4 mi · 8%
Tucker Road
1.36 mi · 8%
Weyerhaeuser Road
1.17 mi · 7%
Garris Road
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ivy Road

Turn right onto Ivy Road

3.57 mi · 00h 06m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winterville
00h 14m from Littlefield
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Littlefield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simpson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Littlefield to Simpson?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Winterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Littlefield and 10.1 miles from Simpson.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Littlefield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simpson.

Stop Ideas Near Winterville

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

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

10 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

Kinston, NC

36 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Wilson

51 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

54 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlefield and Simpson. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Littlefield

Littlefield is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4343300, -77.4216300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
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#2 Simpson

Village in North Carolina, United States

Population483
Coordinates35.5751600, -77.2785700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: East Littlefield Road (-77.42171, 35.433805)
End: Virginia Street (-77.278613, 35.574993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$4.99
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.50 $4.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.78 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $5.62 $3.54 $7.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Littlefield and Simpson. The current time is 09:44:18.

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.