How far is Kitty Hawk, NC from Avon, NC?
The driving distance from Kitty Hawk, NC to Avon, NC is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
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.
Township in Dare County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kitty Hawk and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kitty Hawk and Avon.
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Start on Elijah Baum Road
11 m · 5 sec · Elijah Baum Road
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Turn right onto West Kitty Hawk Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kitty Hawk Road
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Turn right onto North Croatan Highway
12.2 mi · 20 min · North Croatan Highway
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Turn slight left onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road
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Continue straight
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Harbor Road
2370 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road
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Turn left onto Methodist Church Road
13 m · 2 sec · Methodist Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Methodist Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kitty Hawk and Avon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cape Hatteras National Park Road
Continue straight
20.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kitty Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kitty Hawk to Avon?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Wanchese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Kitty Hawk and 27.1 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kitty Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Wanchese
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 Wanchese.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kitty Hawk and Avon. Straight-line distance: 50.43 mi (81.16 km).
#1 Kitty Hawk
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,598 |
| Coordinates | 36.0646100, -75.7057300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Avon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3521200, -75.5104300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-75.51043, 35.35212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
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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