Origin
Atlantic Beach, NC
Late night in Atlantic Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic Beach, NC to North River Corner, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NC
Dominik Gryzbon
North River Corner, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
Atlantic Beach, NC to North River Corner, NC is 11 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Grayden Paul Bridge and Arendell Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and North Carolina. Expect a local driving experience with numerous turns. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grayden Paul Bridge | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Arendell Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Atlantic Beach Bridge | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Beach Causeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 23rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Kinston Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Fort Macon Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grayden Paul Bridge
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NC and North River Corner, NC.
1
Start on West Terminal Boulevard
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Terminal Boulevard
2
Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Kinston Avenue
3
Turn right onto NC 58
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Fort Macon Road
4
Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Causeway
5
Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Bridge
6
Continue on South 23rd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 23rd Street
7
Turn right onto US 70
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 70
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arendell Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 70
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grayden Paul Bridge
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 70
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 70
11
Arrive at destination
US 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Kinston Avenue
Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road
Turn right onto NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Atlantic Beach Causeway
Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 70 / Arendell Street
Turn right onto US 70 / Arendell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in North River Corner on Sunday
Local time
12:22 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
9 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles over the Grayden Paul Bridge. As you navigate, anticipate frequent turns and changes in direction, typical of a local road network. The journey is relatively brief, meaning the road character remains consistent throughout its 11-mile span.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Grayden Paul Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Kinston Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 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 (South Kinston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Beach Causeway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Grayden Paul Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Kinston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 58 / West Fort Macon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Beach Causeway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North River Corner, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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