How far is Mount Olive, NC from Colly, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Colly, NC is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
26.2 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.17 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colly
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Olive
Sat, Apr 18, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-04-18T11:13
Arrive Colly
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olive
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
Kelly
NC

Township in Bladen County, North Carolina

From Mount Olive
13.1 mi
00h 20m
To Colly
13.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olive and Colly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Colly.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    97 m · 18 sec · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rosindale Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Rosindale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lisbon Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Lisbon Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elwell Ferry Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Elwell Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elwell Ferry

    127 m · 2 min · Elwell Ferry

  8. 8

    Continue on Elwell Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Elwell Ferry Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3013 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Olive and Colly.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Road
6.28 mi · 24%
Rosindale Road
4.49 mi · 17%
Elwell Ferry Road
4.42 mi · 17%
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Elwell Ferry
0.08 mi
Mount Olive Road
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Road

Turn left onto Lisbon Road

6.28 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kelly
00h 20m from Mount Olive
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Olive and Sunny near Colly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Colly?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Mount Olive and 13.1 miles from Colly.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Olive and Sunny near Colly.

Stop Ideas Near Kelly

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

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

BUS

Wilmington, NC

48 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Fayetteville

83 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

89 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Dillon

96 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Colly. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mount Olive

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,661
Coordinates34.5882300, -78.5866800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colly

Colly is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4601700, -78.2544400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Olive (-78.58668, 34.58823)
End: Colly (-78.25444, 34.46017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.29
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.64 $7.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.07 $8.15
Premium $4.78 $4.40 $8.79
Diesel $5.62 $5.17 $10.35

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 Mount Olive and Colly. The current time is 11:13:32.

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.