How far is Kure Beach, NC from Masonboro, NC?
The driving distance from Kure Beach, NC to Masonboro, NC is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kure Beach and Masonboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach and Masonboro.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Turn right onto Myrtle Grove Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Myrtle Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grissom Road
47 m · 4 sec · Grissom Road
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Continue on Masonboro Loop Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Masonboro Loop Road
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Turn right onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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Turn left
11 m · 3 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 Masonboro.
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.
Myrtle Grove Road
Turn right onto Myrtle Grove Road
3.6 mi · 00h 06m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Masonboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kure Beach to Masonboro?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Sea Breeze is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Kure Beach and 7.1 miles from Masonboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Masonboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sea Breeze
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 Sea Breeze.
Wilmington, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kure Beach and Masonboro. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 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 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Masonboro (-77.84748, 34.17934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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