How far is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Kirkland, NC?
The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Kirkland, NC is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville Beach and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville Beach and Kirkland.
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Start on Causeway Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Causeway Drive
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1274 ft · 31 sec · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on Eastwood Road
1 mi · 2 min · Eastwood Road
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Turn right onto Military Cutoff Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Military Cutoff Road
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Turn left onto Gordon Road
1012 ft · 29 sec · Gordon Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right
152 m · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
593 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Porters Neck Road
76 m · 10 sec · Porters Neck Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville Beach and Kirkland.
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.
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
3.37 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 Rain Showers leaving Wrightsville Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville Beach to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 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?
Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Wrightsville Beach and 4.2 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Wrightsville Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Ogden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ogden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville Beach and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 6.35 mi (10.22 km).
#1 Wrightsville Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.2085000, -77.7963700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 619 |
| Coordinates | 34.3001700, -77.7880400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkland (-77.78804, 34.30017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
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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