How far is Hanby Beach, NC from Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Hanby Beach, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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 New Hanover County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanby Beach and Wrightsville Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanby Beach and Wrightsville Beach.
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Start on Ocean View Avenue
91 m · 13 sec · Ocean View Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lake Park Boulevard
2443 ft · 1 min · South Lake Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Ocean Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dow Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dow Road South
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Turn left onto North Lake Park Boulevard
2087 ft · 52 sec · North Lake Park Boulevard
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Continue on Carolina Beach Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Continue on South College Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · South College Road
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Turn right onto Oleander Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Oleander Drive
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Wrightsville Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastwood Road
147 m · 13 sec · Eastwood Road
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1488 ft · 34 sec · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on Causeway Drive
691 ft · 17 sec · Causeway Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Causeway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanby Beach and Wrightsville Beach.
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.
Carolina Beach Road
Continue on Carolina Beach Road
6.11 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanby Beach and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Wrightsville Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanby Beach to Wrightsville Beach?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Myrtle Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Hanby Beach and 9.5 miles from Wrightsville Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 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 Chance Rain Showers near Wrightsville Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle Grove.
Wilmington, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanby Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).
#1 Hanby Beach
Hanby Beach is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0121200, -77.9019300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrightsville Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.2085000, -77.7963700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Causeway Drive (-77.796416, 34.208447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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