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Distance from Bald Head Island to Carolina Beach
Route Information
The driving distance from Bald Head Island, North Carolina to Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 50.2 mi (80.7 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 12.8 mi (20.6 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min
The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 45 minutes
Traveling local streets, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Bald Head Island, North Carolina to Carolina Beach, North Carolina covers 50.2 mi (80.7 km) in a northeast direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16.2-66.8 miles / 26-108 km). The primary route shown here saves 25 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.