How far is Kure Beach, NC from Kirkland, NC?
The driving distance from Kure Beach, NC to Kirkland, NC is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kure Beach and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach and Kirkland.
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Start on Fort Fisher Boulevard South
525 ft · 15 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Avenue K
2810 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Continue on Dow Road South
3.5 mi · 5 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
7.2 mi · 13 min · South College Road
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
6 mi · 10 min · Market Street
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Turn right
152 m · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
593 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Porters Neck Road
76 m · 10 sec · Porters Neck Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 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 Kure Beach and Kirkland.
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.
South College Road
Continue on South College Road
7.22 mi · 00h 13m
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 Kure Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kure Beach to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Kure Beach and 12.2 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kure Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kure Beach and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 22.04 mi (35.47 km).
#1 Kure Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,077 |
| Coordinates | 33.9968400, -77.9072100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 619 |
| Coordinates | 34.3001700, -77.7880400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkland (-77.78804, 34.30017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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