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

The distance between Leland, NC, and Kure Beach, NC, is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Leland, NC, to Kure Beach, NC, takes approximately 40 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Leland, NC, to Kure Beach, NC, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Leland, NC to Kure 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: 36.

Leland, NC Kure Beach, NC

Distance: 23 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Leland, NC to Kure Beach, NC takes about 40 min via US 421 Truck. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 23 mi

This 23-mile trip takes about 38 minutes from West Gate Drive. Head down US 17 and Dow Road South to reach Kure Beach at the southern tip of Pleasure Island.

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 Dow Road North 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Avenue K 1 mi
13 Turn left onto North 4th Avenue 1 mi
14 Arrive onto North 4th Avenue

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The return trip from Kure Beach, NC to Leland, NC covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

36 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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This 23-mile trip takes about 38 minutes from West Gate Drive. Head down US 17 and Dow Road South to reach Kure Beach at the southern tip of Pleasure Island.

Popular destinations close by

Kure Beach, NC → Porters Neck, NC26 mi · 45 min Kure Beach, NC → Wilmington, NC16 mi · 30 min Kure Beach, NC → Belville, NC22 mi · 40 min Kure Beach, NC → Southport, NC11 mi · 55 min Kure Beach, NC → Caswell Beach, NC18 mi · 1 h 10 min Kure Beach, NC → Ocean Isle Beach, NC58 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Kure Beach, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Leland, NC, {fromState} and Kure Beach, NC, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Kure Beach, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Kure Beach, NC, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Kure Beach, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Leland, NC, {fromState} to Kure Beach, NC, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Kure Beach, NC from Leland, NC?: Kure Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-east of Leland, NC.
Are there charging stations between Leland, NC and Kure Beach, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Leland, NC to Kure 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: 36.

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