How far is Lola, NC from Emerald Isle, NC?
The driving distance from Lola, NC to Emerald Isle, NC is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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 Lola and Emerald Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lola and Emerald Isle.
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Start on Lola Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn sharp right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Fort Macon Road
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Continue on Salter Path Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Salter Path Road
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Continue on Emerald Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Emerald Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emerald Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lola and Emerald Isle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lola Road
Continue straight
9.2 mi · 00h 16m
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 Lola and Mostly Sunny near Emerald Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lola to Emerald Isle?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 27 miles from Lola and 27 miles from Emerald Isle.
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 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 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 Lola and Mostly Sunny near Emerald Isle.
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 Lola and Emerald Isle. Straight-line distance: 42.72 mi (68.75 km).
#1 Lola
Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9579400, -76.2793600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerald Isle
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.6779400, -76.9507800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emerald Drive (-76.950751, 34.677814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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