How far is Long Beach, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Long Beach, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Raleigh.
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Start on East Beach Drive
655 ft · 24 sec · East Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street
1264 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive
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Turn right onto North Middleton Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street
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Continue on Midway Road Southeast
6.5 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Old Ocean Highway
2380 ft · 41 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ocean Highway
1679 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway East
8 mi · 11 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Rose Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Long Beach and 82 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Rose Hill
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 Rose Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 131.97 mi (212.39 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 33.9104500, -78.1177700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
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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