Distance from Ballard Crossroads, North Carolina to Rays Beach, North Carolina

Ballard Crossroads Rays Beach
Total Distance
7.7 mi
(12.4 km)
Travel Time
13 minutes

The driving distance from Ballard Crossroads, North Carolina to Rays Beach, North Carolina is 7.7 mi (12.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 2 mi (3.2 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 13 minutes

We found 2 routes between Ballard Crossroads and Rays Beach.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
NC-137 W, Taylor Mill Rd and Fort Island Rd
5.9 mi
9.5 km
9 minutes
Taylor Mill Rd
7.7 mi
12.4 km
13 minutes

Route Directions

7.7 mi
13 min

Route Directions

5.9 mi
9 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Ballard Crossroads, North Carolina to Rays Beach, North Carolina covers 5.9 miles (10 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (6-8 miles / 10-12 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features coastal roads. During morning weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 38 mph (61 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Ballard Crossroads

Starting Point

Gatesville, North Carolina

5 mi to destination

2 mi
Pettys Shore, North Carolina

Traveled 1 mi from origin

2 mi
Rays Beach

Destination