How far is Lola, NC from Atlantic Beach, NC?

The driving distance from Lola, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.9 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.9 mi
Kilometers
67.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lola
Thu, Apr 16, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lola
2026-04-16T06:19
Arrive Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lola
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harkers Island
NC

Township in Carteret County, North Carolina

From Lola
20.9 mi
00h 26m
To Atlantic Beach
21 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Atlantic Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Thursday
Using Morehead City as the closest live forecast in the Carteret County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lola and Atlantic Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lola and Atlantic Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Lola Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lola Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    87 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Terminal Boulevard

    100 m · 11 sec · West Terminal Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Terminal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lola and Atlantic Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lola Road
19.2 mi · 46%
Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.86 mi · 2%
Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.82 mi · 2%
West Terminal Boulevard
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Lola Road

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harkers Island
00h 26m from Lola
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lola and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lola to Atlantic Beach?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Harkers Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lola and 21 miles from Atlantic Beach.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lola and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Harkers Island

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harkers Island, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harkers Island.

BUS

Morehead City, NC

15 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
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Havelock, NC

40 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

63 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

79 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lola and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).

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#1 Lola

Lola is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9579400, -76.2793600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Atlantic Beach

#2 Atlantic Beach

Town of the United States

Population1,515
Coordinates34.6990500, -76.7402100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lola Road (-76.279395, 34.957796)
End: West Terminal Boulevard (-76.740189, 34.69942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.72
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.86 $11.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.55 $13.11
Premium $4.78 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $5.62 $8.32 $16.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lola and Atlantic Beach. The current time is 06:19:56.

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.