How long does it take to drive from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina?

The driving time from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina is approximately 30 minutes. The total distance is 23.3 mi taking approximately 30 minutes.

Distance from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina

Q: How far is it from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina?

The distance from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina is 23.3 mi. The total travel time is approximately 30 minutes.

Holden Beach Oak Island

Total Distance

23.3 mi

(37.5 km)

Travel Time

30 minutes

The driving distance from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina is 23.3 mi (37.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 3.9 mi (6.2 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 30 minutes

We found 3 routes between Holden Beach and Oak Island.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest

Stone Chimney Rd SW and NC-211 S

21.2 mi

34.1 km

27 minutes

Stone Chimney Rd SW and NC-906

23.3 mi

37.5 km

31 minutes

NC-211 S

23.3 mi

37.5 km

30 minutes

Route Directions

23.3 mi

30 min

Route Directions

Take Stone Chimney Rd SW to Benton Rd SE

9.4 mi

14 min

2.2 mi

2 min

Follow Gilbert Rd SE and NC-906 to E Oak Island Dr in Oak Island

11.7 mi

14 min

Route Directions

21.2 mi

27 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Holden Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina covers 21.2 miles (34 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (21-23 miles / 34-38 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features coastal roads. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h) .