Origin
Cape Carteret, NC
Evening in Cape Carteret on Thursday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North River Corner, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WB McLean Drive, Arendell Street, Grayden Paul Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on WB McLean Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WB McLean Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 24 / WB McLean Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 24 / WB McLean Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 70 / Arendell Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 24 / WB McLean Drive
Depart onto NC 24 / WB McLean Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
US 70 / Arendell Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 / Arendell Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
28.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WB McLean Drive | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| Arendell Street | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Grayden Paul Bridge | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US 70 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WB McLean Drive
— 15.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Carteret, NC and North River Corner, NC.
1
Start on NC 24
16 mi
·
22 min
·
WB McLean Drive
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 70
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 70
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grayden Paul Bridge
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 70
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 70
6
Arrive at destination
US 70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North River Corner, NC
Evening in North River Corner on Thursday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WB McLean Drive, Arendell Street, Grayden Paul Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Cape Carteret, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 24 / WB McLean Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 70 / Arendell Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cape Carteret, NC to North River Corner, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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