How far is Atlantic Beach, NC from Lola, NC?

The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NC to Lola, NC is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
41.79 mi
01h 03m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.26 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Beach
2026-04-16T04:16
Arrive Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Beach
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 Atlantic Beach
20.9 mi
00h 31m
To Lola
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Thursday
Using Morehead City as the closest live forecast in the Carteret County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Lola.

  1. 1

    Start on West Terminal Boulevard

    8 m · 3 sec · West Terminal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue

    635 ft · 24 sec · South Kinston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road

    574 ft · 18 sec · West Fort Macon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on South 23rd Street

    668 ft · 15 sec · South 23rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arendell Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Arendell Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Grayden Paul Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lola Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lola Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grayden Paul Bridge
13.6 mi · 33%
Arendell Street
3.87 mi · 9%
Lola Road
1.73 mi · 4%
Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.71 mi · 2%
Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.69 mi · 2%
South 23rd Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Grayden Paul Bridge

Continue straight

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harkers Island
00h 31m from Atlantic Beach
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach to Lola?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 20.9 miles from Atlantic Beach and 20.9 miles from Lola.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Atlantic Beach and Lola. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).

Atlantic Beach

#1 Atlantic Beach

Town of the United States

Population1,515
Coordinates34.6990500, -76.7402100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lola

Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9579400, -76.2793600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Beach (-76.74021, 34.69905)
End: Lola (-76.27936, 34.95794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Beach and Lola. The current time is 04:16:42.

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.