How far is Atlantic Beach, FL from Kinston, NC?
The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, FL to Kinston, NC is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406.3 miles (653.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Beach and Kinston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Kinston.
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Start on 9th Street
29 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Coast Drive
91 m · 10 sec · East Coast Drive
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Turn right onto Plaza Street
1231 ft · 35 sec · Plaza Street
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Turn slight left onto Seminole Road
1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
7.3 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
11.8 mi · 14 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
270 mi · 4 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2047 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1433 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Weeks Circle
55 m · 4 sec · Mt Olive Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Mt Olive Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Drive
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Continue on Mt Olive Highway
47.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Mt Olive Highway
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Turn left onto South Herritage Street
1290 ft · 50 sec · South Herritage Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
75 m · 16 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto Walls Street
51 m · 9 sec · Walls Street
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Turn right
31 m · 8 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 Kinston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Keep slight left
270 mi · 04h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Atlantic Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kinston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Beach to Kinston?
The road trip is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km) and usually takes 09h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242 miles from Atlantic Beach and 241.8 miles from Kinston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406.3 miles (653.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.81 one way or $141.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Atlantic Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kinston.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Denmark
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Kinston. Straight-line distance: 406.23 mi (653.76 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,846 |
| Coordinates | 30.3344100, -81.3987000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kinston (-77.58164, 35.26266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 779 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
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 | $4.15 | $70.81 | $141.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.45 | $156.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.57 | $167.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.25 | $148.51 |
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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