How far is North River Corner, NC from Atlantic Beach, NC?

The driving distance from North River Corner, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.04 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.67 mi
13.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.67 mi
Kilometers
13.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.04 mi
Kilometers
17.77 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in North River Corner
Thu, Apr 16, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North River Corner
2026-04-16T06:28
Arrive Atlantic Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North River Corner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beaufort
NC

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

From North River Corner
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Atlantic Beach
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 North River Corner and Atlantic Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North River Corner and Atlantic Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    87 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Terminal Boulevard

    100 m · 11 sec · West Terminal Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Terminal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North River Corner and Atlantic Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.86 mi · 8%
Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.82 mi · 7%
West Terminal Boulevard
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaufort
00h 08m from North River Corner
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North River Corner 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 North River Corner to Atlantic Beach?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Beaufort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from North River Corner and 5.5 miles from Atlantic Beach.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Beaufort

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

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

BUS

Morehead City, NC

5 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

31 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

55 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

69 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North River Corner and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).

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#1 North River Corner

North River Corner is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7826600, -76.6263200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Atlantic Beach

#2 Atlantic Beach

Town of the United States

Population1,515
Coordinates34.6990500, -76.7402100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hwy 70 Beaufort (-76.626268, 34.782598)
End: West Terminal Boulevard (-76.740189, 34.69942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.54 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $4.78 $1.86 $3.73
Diesel $5.62 $2.19 $4.39

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 North River Corner and Atlantic Beach. The current time is 06:28:22.

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.