How far is Beaufort, NC from North River Corner, NC?
The driving distance from Beaufort, NC to North River Corner, NC is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Carteret County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and North River Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and North River Corner.
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Start on Ann Street
91 m · 12 sec · Ann Street
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Turn right onto Turner Street
3254 ft · 2 min · Turner Street
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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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 Beaufort 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.
Longest stretch
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4.86 mi · 00h 07m
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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort to North River Corner?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Harkers Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Beaufort and 2.8 miles from North River Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaufort and Mostly Sunny near North River Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Harkers Island
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 Harkers Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and North River Corner. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.94 km).
#1 Beaufort
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 34.7182200, -76.6638200 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
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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