How far is Bath, NC from Pantego, NC?

The driving distance from Bath, NC to Pantego, NC is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.57 mi
00h 15m
Flight
11.42 mi
18.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.42 mi
Kilometers
18.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.57 mi
Kilometers
21.84 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pantego
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-23T11:49
Arrive Pantego
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bath
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belhaven
NC

City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Bath
6.8 mi
00h 07m
To Pantego
6.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Pantego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Pantego.

  1. 1

    Start on Carteret Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Carteret Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto King Street

    1368 ft · 33 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Swamp Road

    6 mi · 14 min · Jackson Swamp Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Pantego.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Swamp Road
5.97 mi · 44%
King Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Carteret Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

7.3 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belhaven
00h 07m from Bath
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bath and Sunny near Pantego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bath to Pantego?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Belhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Bath and 6.8 miles from Pantego.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bath and Sunny near Pantego.

Stop Ideas Near Belhaven

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

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

BUS

New Bern, NC

61 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

68 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

Havelock, NC

77 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

91 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Pantego. Straight-line distance: 11.42 mi (18.38 km).

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#1 Bath

Town of the United States

Population241
Coordinates35.4771100, -76.8116000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pantego

Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina

Population175
Coordinates35.5890500, -76.6621600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Carteret Street (-76.811581, 35.477208)
End: Main Street (-76.662157, 35.589032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.90
Round trip
$3.80
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.90 $3.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.78 $2.29 $4.59
Diesel $5.62 $2.70 $5.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Pantego. The current time is 11:49:36.

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.