How far is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Masonboro, NC?
The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Masonboro, NC is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro.
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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
677 ft · 22 sec · Eastwood Road
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Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Wrightsville Avenue
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Turn left onto Military Cutoff Road
611 ft · 12 sec · Military Cutoff Road
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Continue on Oleander Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Oleander Drive
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Turn left onto South Wallace Avenue
147 m · 23 sec · South Wallace Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wallace Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · South Wallace Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Pine Grove Drive
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Masonboro.
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.
Oleander Drive
Continue on Oleander Drive
2.9 mi · 00h 05m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Masonboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville Beach to Masonboro?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Seagate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Wrightsville Beach and 4.2 miles from Masonboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Wrightsville Beach and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Masonboro.
Stop Ideas Near Seagate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seagate.
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Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.71 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 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Masonboro (-77.84748, 34.17934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 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 09m |
| 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 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
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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