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Distance from Ocean Isle Beach to Sunset Beach

Driving Distance
4.9 mi 7.8 km
Flying Distance
4.7 mi 7.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to Sunset Beach, North Carolina is 4.9 mi (7.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 4.7 mi (7.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 7 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, short in a west direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Ocean Isle Beach
Place Ocean Isle Beach
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.887728
Longitude -78.436447
GPS 33.887728° N, 78.436447° W
Local Time 1:09 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Sunset Beach
Place Sunset Beach
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 33.882063
Longitude -78.518382
GPS 33.882063° N, 78.518382° W
Local Time 1:09 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to Sunset Beach, North Carolina covers 4.9 mi (7.8 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, short route typically takes 7 minutes under normal conditions.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

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.