Distance from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina
The driving distance from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina is 126.4 mi (203.4 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 44.8 mi (72.1 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 31 minutes
We found 2 routes between Murrells Inlet and Kure Beach.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take SC-31 to SC-9 N in Little River. Take the SC-9 N exit from SC-31 N
Take State Hwy 57 N, Ash Little River Rd NW, Exum Rd NW, Camp Branch Rd NW and NC-211 N to US-74 E/US-76 E in Columbus County
Follow US-76 E and US-421 S to Fort Fisher Blvd S in Kure Beach
Route Directions
Take US-17 N/US Highway 17 Bypass S to State Hwy 801/Tournament Blvd in Garden City
Get on SC-31 from Mcdowell Shortcut Rd and SC-707 N
Follow SC-31 to SC-9 N in Little River. Take the SC-9 N exit from SC-31 N
Follow State Hwy 57 N and Hickman Rd NW to US-17 S in Brunswick County
Continue on US-17 N. Take US-421 S to Fort Fisher Blvd S in Kure Beach
Journey Details
Traveling from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to Kure Beach, North Carolina covers 108.2 miles (174 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 11 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (108-126 miles / 174-203 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, coastal roads. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Murrells Inlet
Starting Point
Kure Beach
Destination