Origin
Avon, NC
Afternoon in Avon on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southern Shores, NC
Scott Platt
Trip Overview
The drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harbor Road, Highway 12, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harbor Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Road | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| South Croatan Highway | — | — |
| Ocean Boulevard | — | — |
| Duck Road | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harbor Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, NC and Southern Shores, NC.
1
Start on Methodist Church Road
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Methodist Church Road
2
Turn right onto Harbor Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Carolina Highway 12
17 mi
·
27 min
·
North Carolina Highway 12
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
24 mi
·
33 min
6
Merge slight left onto South Croatan Highway
15 mi
·
23 min
·
South Croatan Highway
7
Take the exit slight right
269 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto Duck Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Duck Road
10
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
3rd Avenue
11
Continue on 3rd Avenue
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
3rd Avenue
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Avon, NC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Avon, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southern Shores, NC
The final approach into Southern Shores, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Southern Shores, NC
Afternoon in Southern Shores on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Road, Highway 12, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Avon, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avon, NC to Southern Shores, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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