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Distance from Kure Beach to Oak Island

Driving Distance
47.3 mi 76 km
Flying Distance
15.5 mi 24.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Kure Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina is 47.3 mi (76 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 15.5 mi (24.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 4 minutes

Traveling local streets, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Kure Beach
Place Kure Beach
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.99684
Longitude -77.907208
GPS 33.99684° N, 77.907208° W
Local Time 6:29 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Oak Island
Place Oak Island
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.920382
Longitude -78.16082
GPS 33.920382° N, 78.16082° W
Local Time 6:29 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Kure Beach, North Carolina to Oak Island, North Carolina covers 47.3 mi (76 km) in a west direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 4 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (21.3-64.3 miles / 34-103 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).

Available Routes

US-17 S
47.3 mi 1 hour 4 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-140 W
64.3 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
NC-211/Southport-Supply Rd SE
21.3 mi 1 hour 8 minutes
Tolls

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.