How far is Lola, NC from Newport, NC?

The driving distance from Lola, NC to Newport, NC is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.93 mi
56.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.93 mi
Kilometers
56.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.67 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lola
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lola
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Newport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lola
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harkers Island
NC

Township in Carteret County, North Carolina

From Lola
25 mi
00h 30m
To Newport
25.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lola and Newport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lola and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on Lola Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Merrimon Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Road 1155

    2687 ft · 42 sec · State Road 1155

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Winberry Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Winberry Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Winberry Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Winberry Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Creek Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Orange Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    145 m · 23 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Railroad Boulevard

    23 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lola and Newport.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lola Road
9.94 mi · 20%
Mill Creek Road
5.21 mi · 10%
Old Winberry Road
3.23 mi · 6%
Merrimon Road
2.44 mi · 5%
Laurel Road
2.26 mi · 5%
Orange Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.32 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harkers Island
00h 30m from Lola
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lola and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lola to Newport?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 25 miles from Lola and 25.1 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lola and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Harkers Island

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

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

BUS

Morehead City, NC

15 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

40 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

63 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

79 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lola and Newport. Straight-line distance: 34.93 mi (56.22 km).

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#1 Lola

Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9579400, -76.2793600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Newport

#2 Newport

City in North Carolina, USA

Population4,636
Coordinates34.7865500, -76.8591100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lola Road (-76.279395, 34.957796)
End: West Railroad Boulevard (-76.859052, 34.786571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.78 $8.46 $16.91
Diesel $5.62 $9.95 $19.91

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 Lola and Newport. The current time is 05:07:45.

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.