How far is Manteo, NC from Avon, NC?

The driving distance from Manteo, NC to Avon, NC is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
46.43 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.53 mi
63.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.43 mi
Kilometers
74.72 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Manteo
Thu, Apr 16, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manteo
2026-04-16T03:26
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manteo
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
Wanchese
NC

Township in Dare County, North Carolina

From Manteo
23.2 mi
00h 35m
To Avon
23.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manteo Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Thursday
Using Nags Head as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
Avon Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Thursday
Using Wanchese as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manteo and Avon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manteo and Avon.

  1. 1

    Start on N US Highway 64

    1.5 mi · 3 min · N US Highway 64

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

    893 ft · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road

    23.6 mi · 34 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    17.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Methodist Church Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Methodist Church Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Methodist Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manteo and Avon.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Hatteras National Park Road
40.7 mi · 88%
N US Highway 64
1.52 mi · 3%
Harbor Road
0.45 mi · 1%
South Virginia Dare Trail
0.17 mi
Methodist Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Cape Hatteras National Park Road

Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road

23.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanchese
00h 35m from Manteo
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manteo 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 Manteo to Avon?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 23.2 miles from Manteo and 23.2 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manteo and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Wanchese

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wanchese, 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 Wanchese.

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

116 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manteo and Avon. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.62 km).

Manteo

#1 Manteo

Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates35.9082300, -75.6757300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon

Avon is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3521200, -75.5104300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Manteo (-75.67573, 35.90823)
End: Avon (-75.51043, 35.35212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.78 $7.84 $15.67
Diesel $5.62 $9.22 $18.45

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 Manteo and Avon. The current time is 03:26:39.

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.