How far is it from Atkinson, NC, to St. Helena, NC, ?

The distance between Atkinson, NC, and St. Helena, NC, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Atkinson, NC, to St. Helena, NC, ?

The drive from Atkinson, NC, to St. Helena, NC, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Atkinson, NC, to St. Helena, NC, ?

The fastest route from Atkinson, NC, to St. Helena, NC, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is St. Helena, NC from Atkinson, NC?

St. Helena, NC lies roughly to the east of Atkinson, NC.

Are there charging stations between Atkinson, NC and St. Helena, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Atkinson, NC to St. Helena, NC, including Food Lion - Burgaw (60 kW); FOUR COUNTY EMC BURGAW PUBLIC (7 kW); Pender Medical Center - Infusion Clinic (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Atkinson, NC St. Helena, NC

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Atkinson, NC to St. Helena, NC takes about 30 min via NC 11; NC 53. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 18 mi

Head out on South Railroad Street for about 26 minutes, then pick up NC 11 and NC 53. This 17-mile stretch leads straight into St. Helena, ending on West Main Street.

1 Depart onto South Railroad Street 102 yd
2 Turn right onto East Church Street 15 mi
3 Turn right onto South Dickerson Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Front Street 2 mi
5 Turn right onto West Main Street 174 yd
6 Arrive right onto West Main Street

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The return trip from St. Helena, NC to Atkinson, NC covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

Food Lion - BurgawCCS, CHAdeMO · 602 U.S. HWY 117 N, Burgaw, NC, 2842560 kW
FOUR COUNTY EMC BURGAW PUBLICType1 · 1822 NC-53 West, Burgaw, NC, 284257.2 kW
Pender Medical Center - Infusion ClinicType1 · 507 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC, 284257.2 kW

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Head out on South Railroad Street for about 26 minutes, then pick up NC 11 and NC 53. This 17-mile stretch leads straight into St. Helena, ending on West Main Street.

Popular destinations close by

St. Helena, NC → Teachey, NC21 mi · 30 min St. Helena, NC → Southport, NC51 mi · 1 h 10 min St. Helena, NC → Varnamtown, NC57 mi · 1 h 25 min St. Helena, NC → Carolina Beach, NC36 mi · 55 min St. Helena, NC → Watha, NC13 mi · 20 min St. Helena, NC → Northchase, NC17 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Atkinson, NC, {fromState} to St. Helena, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Atkinson, NC, {fromState} and St. Helena, NC, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Atkinson, NC, {fromState} to St. Helena, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Atkinson, NC, {fromState} to St. Helena, NC, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Atkinson, NC, {fromState} to St. Helena, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Atkinson, NC, {fromState} to St. Helena, NC, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is St. Helena, NC from Atkinson, NC?: St. Helena, NC lies roughly to the east of Atkinson, NC.
Are there charging stations between Atkinson, NC and St. Helena, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Atkinson, NC to St. Helena, NC, including Food Lion - Burgaw (60 kW); FOUR COUNTY EMC BURGAW PUBLIC (7 kW); Pender Medical Center - Infusion Clinic (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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