How far is Hanby Beach, NC from Carolina Beach, NC?

The driving distance from Hanby Beach, NC to Carolina Beach, NC is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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
1.71 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.67 mi
2.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.67 mi
Kilometers
2.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.71 mi
Kilometers
2.75 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carolina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Hanby Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanby Beach
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Carolina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanby Beach
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
Kure Beach
NC

City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Hanby Beach
0.9 mi
00h 02m
To Carolina Beach
0.9 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hanby Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Sunday
Using Kure Beach as the closest live forecast in the New Hanover County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanby Beach and Carolina Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanby Beach and Carolina Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean View Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · Ocean View Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Park Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Lake Park Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanby Beach and Carolina Beach.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
235.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lake Park Boulevard
1.65 mi · 96%
Ocean View Avenue
0.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Lake Park Boulevard

Turn left onto South Lake Park Boulevard

1.65 mi · 00h 04m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kure Beach
00h 02m from Hanby Beach
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanby Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carolina Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanby Beach to Carolina Beach?

The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Kure Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Hanby Beach and 0.9 miles from Carolina Beach.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.24 one way or $0.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanby Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carolina Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kure Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kure Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kure Beach Community Center
Practical stop 1.8 mi away

Kure Beach Community Center

Kure Beach , NC
118 N 3rd Ave, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Emergency services
Lanier Parking
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Lanier Parking

Wrightsville Beach , NC
321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Rating 2.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Carolina Beach Zoning Administration

Carolina Beach , NC
1121 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kure Beach.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

28 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

95 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanby Beach and Carolina Beach. Straight-line distance: 1.67 mi (2.68 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanby Beach

Hanby Beach is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0121200, -77.9019300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Carolina Beach

#2 Carolina Beach

Town of the United States

Population6,369
Coordinates34.0351700, -77.8936000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean View Avenue (-77.901931, 34.012319)
End: North Lake Park Boulevard (-77.893751, 34.03517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.23 L · about $0.24
Round trip
$0.48
0.12 gal · 0.46 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.24 $0.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.27 $0.53
Premium $4.78 $0.29 $0.57
Diesel $5.62 $0.34 $0.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanby Beach and Carolina Beach. The current time is 12:21:36.

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.