How far is it from Leland, NC, to Carolina Beach, NC, ?

The distance between Leland, NC, and Carolina Beach, NC, is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Leland, NC, to Carolina Beach, NC, ?

The drive from Leland, NC, to Carolina Beach, NC, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Leland, NC, to Carolina Beach, NC, ?

The fastest route from Leland, NC, to Carolina Beach, NC, covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Carolina Beach, NC from Leland, NC?

Carolina Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-east of Leland, NC.

Are there charging stations between Leland, NC and Carolina Beach, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Leland, NC to Carolina Beach, NC, including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

Leland, NC Carolina Beach, NC

Distance: 20 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Leland, NC to Carolina Beach, NC takes about 35 min via US 421 Truck. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 20 mi

1 Depart 75 yd
2 Turn right 104 yd
3 Turn left onto West Gate Drive 101 yd
4 Turn right onto Ocean Highway East 2 mi
5 Keep slightly right 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Ocean Highway East 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Cape Fear Memorial Bridge 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 7 mi

9 Continue right onto Carolina Beach Road 7 mi
10 Continue straight onto North Lake Park Boulevard 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Winner Avenue 104 yd
12 Turn right 60 yd
13 Arrive left

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The return trip from Carolina Beach, NC to Leland, NC covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

35 chargers

CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC)CCS · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405350 kW
Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2316 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland, NC, 28451250 kW
Blacks Tire ServiceCCS, CHAdeMO · 1407 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC, 28401150 kW

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Carolina Beach, NC → Bolton, NC43 mi · 1 h 5 min Carolina Beach, NC → Whiteville, NC61 mi · 1 h 30 min Carolina Beach, NC → Wilmington, NC13 mi · 25 min Carolina Beach, NC → Southport, NC14 mi · 1 h Carolina Beach, NC → Wrightsville Beach, NC18 mi · 35 min Carolina Beach, NC → Belville, NC19 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Carolina Beach, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Leland, NC, {fromState} and Carolina Beach, NC, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Carolina Beach, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Carolina Beach, NC, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Carolina Beach, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Carolina Beach, NC, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Carolina Beach, NC from Leland, NC?: Carolina Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-east of Leland, NC.
Are there charging stations between Leland, NC and Carolina Beach, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Leland, NC to Carolina Beach, NC, including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

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