How far is North River Corner, NC from Pine Knoll Shores, NC?
The driving distance from North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 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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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
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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 Pine Knoll Shores.
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Start on the route
43 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Fort Macon Road
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Continue on Salter Path Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salter Path Road
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Turn right onto Mimosa Boulevard
1013 ft · 40 sec · Mimosa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Loblolly Drive
985 ft · 39 sec · Loblolly Drive
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Turn left onto Ash Court
66 m · 7 sec · Ash Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North River Corner and Pine Knoll Shores.
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.
Longest stretch
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9.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Pine Knoll Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North River Corner to Pine Knoll Shores?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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?
Morehead City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from North River Corner and 7.7 miles from Pine Knoll Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North River Corner and Mostly Sunny near Pine Knoll Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North River Corner and Pine Knoll Shores. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.54 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 Pine Knoll Shores
City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.6973800, -76.8132700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ash Court (-76.813542, 34.697454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
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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