How far is Atlantic Beach, NC from North River Corner, NC?
The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NC to North River Corner, NC is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Beach and North River Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and North River Corner.
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Start on West Terminal Boulevard
8 m · 3 sec · West Terminal Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue
635 ft · 24 sec · South Kinston Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road
574 ft · 18 sec · West Fort Macon Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on South 23rd Street
668 ft · 15 sec · South 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Arendell Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street
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Continue on Arendell Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street
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Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge
5.3 mi · 8 min · Grayden Paul Bridge
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Turn right
43 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Beach and North River Corner.
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.
Grayden Paul Bridge
Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge
5.31 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic Beach and Mostly Sunny near North River Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Beach to North River Corner?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Beaufort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Atlantic Beach and 5.5 miles from North River Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlantic Beach and Mostly Sunny near North River Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Beaufort
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 Beaufort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and North River Corner. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,515 |
| Coordinates | 34.6990500, -76.7402100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North River Corner
North River Corner is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7826600, -76.6263200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North River Corner (-76.62632, 34.78266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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