How far is Avon, NC from Duck, NC?

The driving distance from Avon, NC to Duck, NC is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
61.76 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.12 mi
93.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.39 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duck
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Duck
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Wanchese
NC

Township in Dare County, North Carolina

From Avon
30.9 mi
00h 40m
To Duck
30.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Avon Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Thursday
Using Wanchese as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW
Destination
75°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 Avon and Duck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Duck.

  1. 1

    Start on Methodist Church Road

    13 m · 5 sec · Methodist Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Carolina Highway 12

    17.2 mi · 28 min · North Carolina Highway 12

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    23.7 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Croatan Highway

    14.7 mi · 24 min · South Croatan Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Duck Road

    4 mi · 11 min · Duck Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duck Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Duck.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Carolina Highway 12
40.9 mi · 66%
South Croatan Highway
14.7 mi · 24%
Duck Road
4.04 mi · 7%
Ocean Boulevard
1.53 mi · 2%
Harbor Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Methodist Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Carolina Highway 12

Exit the roundabout

23.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanchese
00h 40m from Avon
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avon and Mostly Sunny near Duck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Duck?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Wanchese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Avon and 30.9 miles from Duck.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avon and Mostly Sunny near Duck.

Stop Ideas Near Wanchese

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wanchese, 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 Wanchese.

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

116 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Duck. Straight-line distance: 58.12 mi (93.54 km).

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#1 Avon

Avon is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3521200, -75.5104300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Duck

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population394
Coordinates36.1696100, -75.7551900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Methodist Church Road (-75.51052, 35.352109)
End: Duck Road (-75.755623, 36.16952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 Avon and Duck. The current time is 02:05:35.

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.