How far is Zebulon, NC from Princeton, NC?
The driving distance from Zebulon, NC to Princeton, NC is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zebulon and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zebulon and Princeton.
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Start on North Arendell Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Continue on Zebulon Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left onto Earpsboro Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Earpsboro Road
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Turn right onto NC 39
7.2 mi · 10 min · NC 39
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Turn left onto Creech Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Creech Church Road
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Turn straight onto Old Beulah Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Beulah Road
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Inn Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Grove Inn Road
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Continue on Bizzell Grove Church Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Bizzell Grove Church Road
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Turn left onto Old Rock Quarry Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Rock Quarry Road
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Continue on Old Cornwallis Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cornwallis Road
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Turn right onto Rains Mill Road
2146 ft · 35 sec · Rains Mill Road
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Continue on North Pine Street
2418 ft · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Zebulon and Princeton.
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.
NC 39
Turn right onto NC 39
7.23 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Zebulon and Mostly Cloudy near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zebulon to Princeton?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Micro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Zebulon and 14.5 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zebulon and Mostly Cloudy near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Micro
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 Micro.
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Wilson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).
#1 Zebulon
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,514 |
| Coordinates | 35.8243200, -78.3147200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 35.4659900, -78.1605500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-78.16055, 35.46599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.32 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
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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