How far is Weldon, NC from Dawson Crossroads, NC?
The driving distance from Weldon, NC to Dawson Crossroads, NC is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weldon and Dawson Crossroads.
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Start on East 2nd Street
99 m · 19 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
113 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1425 ft · 27 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
10.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Thirteen Bridges Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thirteen Bridges Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weldon and Dawson Crossroads.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
10.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Weldon and Sunny near Dawson Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weldon to Dawson Crossroads?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Halifax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Weldon and 10.9 miles from Dawson Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weldon and Sunny near Dawson Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Halifax
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 Halifax.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
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Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weldon and Dawson Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Weldon
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 36.4271000, -77.5955300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson Crossroads
Dawson Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1637700, -77.5238600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson Crossroads (-77.52386, 36.16377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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