How far is North River Corner, NC from Newport, NC?
The driving distance from North River Corner, NC to Newport, NC is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North River Corner and Newport.
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Start on the route
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Merrimon Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Road 1155
2687 ft · 42 sec · State Road 1155
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Continue on Old Winberry Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Winberry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Winberry Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Winberry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Creek Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Road
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Continue on Orange Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
145 m · 23 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto West Railroad Boulevard
23 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North River Corner and Newport.
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.
Mill Creek Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Creek Road
5.21 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North River Corner to Newport?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Morehead City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from North River Corner and 9.2 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead City
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 Morehead City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North River Corner and Newport. Straight-line distance: 13.21 mi (21.26 km).
#1 North River Corner
North River Corner is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7826600, -76.6263200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,636 |
| Coordinates | 34.7865500, -76.8591100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Railroad Boulevard (-76.859052, 34.786571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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