Sunset Beach, NC Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Sunset Beach, NC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 47-mile quick runs to 224-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sunset Beach, NC head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
223.6 mi
Winston-Salem, NC
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Wilmington, NC
Plan Around Sunset Beach, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sunset Beach, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sunset Beach, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sunset Beach, NC
Driving from Sunset Beach, NC
On average, trips departing from Sunset Beach, NC run 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 41m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sunset Beach, NC include Winston-Salem, NC (223.6 mi, 4h 41m), Concord, NC (186.8 mi, 4h 14m), Cary, NC (186.2 mi, 3h 37m), West Raleigh, NC (179.9 mi, 3h 31m), and Raleigh, NC (176.5 mi, 3h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 167-mile trip from Sunset Beach, NC, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Sunset Beach, NC and 2 routes heading into Sunset Beach, NC, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sunset Beach, NC covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 41m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Sunset Beach, NC runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 167-mile trip from Sunset Beach, NC costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sunset Beach, NC include Winston-Salem, NC, Concord, NC, Cary, NC and West Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sunset Beach, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,326
Median Income
$84,934
Median Home Value
$354,300
Median Age
68.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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