Distance from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina

Holden Beach Kure Beach
Total Distance
68.8 mi
(110.7 km)
Travel Time
1 hour 22 minutes

The driving distance from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina is 68.8 mi (110.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 13.4 mi (21.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 22 minutes

We found 2 routes between Holden Beach and Kure Beach.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-17 N
52 mi
83.7 km
1 hour 8 minutes
I-140
68.8 mi
110.7 km
1 hour 22 minutes

Route Directions

Take Stone Chimney Rd SW to US-17 N
8.8 mi
13 min
Continue on US-17 N. Take I-140 and NC-132 S/N College Rd to Dow Rd N in Carolina Beach
55.9 mi
1 hr 3 min
Continue on Dow Rd N. Drive to Fort Fisher Blvd S in Kure Beach
4 mi
5 min
0.1 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Take Stone Chimney Rd SW to US-17 N
8.8 mi
13 min
Continue on US-17 N. Take US-421 S to Dow Rd N in Carolina Beach
39.1 mi
48 min
Continue on Dow Rd N. Drive to Fort Fisher Blvd S in Kure Beach
4 mi
5 min
0.1 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina covers 52 miles (84 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 8 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (52-69 miles / 84-111 km). The primary route shown here saves 15 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, coastal roads. During evening weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Holden Beach

Starting Point

Varnamtown, North Carolina

31 mi to destination

1 mi
Sunset Harbor, North Carolina

Traveled 8 mi from origin

1 mi
Oak Island, North Carolina

23 mi to destination

1 mi
St James, North Carolina

Traveled 15 mi from origin

0 mi
Coolvale, North Carolina

15 mi to destination

1 mi
Sunny Point, North Carolina

8 mi to destination

1 mi
Kure Beach

Destination