How far is Bath, NC from Aurora, NC?
The driving distance from Bath, NC to Aurora, NC is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Aurora.
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Start on Carteret Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Carteret Street
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Turn right
1368 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Bayview-Aurora Ferry
3.6 mi · 30 min · Bayview-Aurora Ferry
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Continue on NC 306
78 m · 7 sec · NC 306
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 306
7.9 mi · 11 min · NC 306
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Turn left onto Main Street
3136 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
92 m · 15 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Middle Street
11 m · 2 sec · Middle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NC 306
At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 306
7.93 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bath and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Aurora?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Belhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Bath and 35.3 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bath and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Belhaven
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 Belhaven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Bath
Town of the United States
| Population | 241 |
| Coordinates | 35.4771100, -76.8116000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 511 |
| Coordinates | 35.3054500, -76.7885400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middle Street (-76.788541, 35.305429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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