How far is North River Corner, NC from Peletier, NC?

The driving distance from North River Corner, NC to Peletier, NC is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.27 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.25 mi
42.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.25 mi
Kilometers
42.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.27 mi
Kilometers
50.33 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peletier
Thu, Apr 16, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in North River Corner
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North River Corner
2026-04-16T08:03
Arrive Peletier
Thu, Apr 16, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine Knoll Shores
NC

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

From North River Corner
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Peletier
15.7 mi
00h 21m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North River Corner and Peletier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Taylor Notion Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Taylor Notion Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Pelletier Loop Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pelletier Loop Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Firetower Road

    14 m · 1 sec · West Firetower Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Firetower Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taylor Notion Road
1.32 mi · 4%
Pelletier Loop Road
0.74 mi · 2%
West Firetower Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Knoll Shores
00h 21m from North River Corner
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Peletier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North River Corner to Peletier?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Pine Knoll Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from North River Corner and 15.7 miles from Peletier.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Knoll Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Knoll Shores, 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 Pine Knoll Shores.

BUS

Morehead City, NC

9 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

24 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

50 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

56 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North River Corner and Peletier. Straight-line distance: 26.25 mi (42.25 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
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#2 Peletier

Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population721
Coordinates34.7301600, -77.0843900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hwy 70 Beaufort (-76.626268, 34.782598)
End: West Firetower Road (-77.084376, 34.730335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
Premium $4.78 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $5.62 $6.19 $12.37

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 Peletier. The current time is 08:03:46.

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