How far is Masonboro, NC from Kure Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Masonboro, NC to Kure Beach, NC is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masonboro and Kure Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro and Kure Beach.
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Start on the route
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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Turn left onto Masonboro Loop Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Masonboro Loop Road
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Turn left onto Myrtle Grove Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Myrtle Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Continue on North Lake Park Boulevard
2004 ft · 48 sec · North Lake Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dow Road North
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dow Road North
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Continue on Avenue K
2774 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Turn right onto Fort Fisher Boulevard South
525 ft · 13 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonboro and Kure Beach.
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 left 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Masonboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kure Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Masonboro to Kure Beach?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Masonboro and 7.1 miles from Kure Beach.
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 1.3 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 7:40 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Masonboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kure Beach.
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 Masonboro and Kure Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Fort Fisher Boulevard South (-77.907126, 33.996821)
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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