Origin
North River Corner, NC
Late night in North River Corner on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
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
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, West Fort Macon Road, Salter Path Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.8 miles (NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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US 70
Continue onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
9.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
10.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
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NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road
Turn right onto NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Loblolly Drive
Turn left onto Loblolly Drive
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Ash Court
Turn left onto Ash Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| West Fort Macon Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Salter Path Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Beach Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Beach Causeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mimosa Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Loblolly Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ash Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North River Corner, NC and Pine Knoll Shores, NC.
1
Start on US 70
142 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 70
2
Continue on US 70
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
US 70
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the exit
285 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Bridge
5
Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Causeway
6
Turn right onto NC 58
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Fort Macon Road
7
Continue on NC 58
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salter Path Road
8
Turn right onto Mimosa Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mimosa Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Loblolly Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Loblolly Drive
10
Turn left onto Ash Court
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ash Court
11
Arrive at destination
Ash Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Late night in Pine Knoll Shores on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, West Fort Macon Road, Salter Path Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from North River Corner, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.41 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.8 miles (NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North River Corner, NC to Pine Knoll Shores, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Lookout National Seashore.
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