How far is Newport, NC from Lola, NC?
The driving distance from Newport, NC to Lola, NC is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Newport and Lola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Lola.
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Start on West Railroad Boulevard
23 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Boulevard
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Turn left onto Market Street
145 m · 23 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Orange Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Orange Street
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Continue on Mill Creek Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Road
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Turn left onto Old Winberry Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Old Winberry Road
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Continue on State Road 1155
2687 ft · 46 sec · State Road 1155
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrimon Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Road
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp left
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Lola Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lola Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Lola.
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.
Merrimon Road
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8.32 mi · 00h 11m
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 Newport and Mostly Sunny near Lola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Lola?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 Newport and 25 miles from Lola.
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 4:06 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 Mostly Sunny around Newport and Mostly Sunny near Lola.
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 Newport and Lola. Straight-line distance: 34.93 mi (56.22 km).
#1 Newport
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,636 |
| Coordinates | 34.7865500, -76.8591100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lola
Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9579400, -76.2793600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lola (-76.27936, 34.95794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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