How far is it from Navassa, NC, to Sunset Beach, NC, ?

The distance between Navassa, NC, and Sunset Beach, NC, is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Navassa, NC, to Sunset Beach, NC, ?

The drive from Navassa, NC, to Sunset Beach, NC, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Navassa, NC, to Sunset Beach, NC, ?

The fastest route from Navassa, NC, to Sunset Beach, NC, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Sunset Beach, NC from Navassa, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Navassa, NC.

Which roads does the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC follow?

The drive from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC mainly follows US 17.

Which towns do you pass between Navassa, NC and Sunset Beach, NC?

Towns on the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC include Belville, Leland, Oak Island, Shallotte.

Are there charging stations between Navassa, NC and Sunset Beach, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC, including Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Blacks Tire Service (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Navassa, NC Sunset Beach, NC

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC takes about 1 h 5 min via US 17. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Navassa, NC, Leland, NC, Southport, NC, Shallotte, NC, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 49 mi

Valentine Way is a 48-mile trip taking roughly an hour and 5 minutes. The route follows I 140 and US 17 for most of the drive, eventually turning onto NC Highway 179. The trip concludes as a single causeway bridge carries the road across to Sunset Beach.

1 Depart right onto Valentine Way 81 yd
2 Turn right onto Cedar Hill Road Northeast 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway 10 mi
5 Keep slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Ocean Highway East 33 mi
7 Turn left onto Seaside Road Southwest 4 mi
8 Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard North 2 mi

9 Turn right onto Clubhouse Road 1 mi
10 Continue right onto Clubhouse Road 1 mi
11 Turn left 25 yd
12 Turn right 23 yd
13 Arrive

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The return trip from Sunset Beach, NC to Navassa, NC covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Charging points along the way

34 chargers

Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2316 N College Rd, 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
Bob King Buick GMCCCS · 5115 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403150 kW
Carolina Plantations Real EstateCCS · 4660 Eastcost Ln, Shallotte, NC, 28470150 kW

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Sunset Beach, NC → Shallotte, NC12 mi · 20 min Sunset Beach, NC → Bald Head Island, NC41 mi · 1 h 5 min Sunset Beach, NC → Ocean Isle Beach, NC5 mi · 10 min Sunset Beach, NC → Carolina Shores, NC7 mi · 15 min Sunset Beach, NC → Calabash, NC5 mi · 10 min Sunset Beach, NC → North Myrtle Beach, SC17 mi · 35 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 Navassa, NC, {fromState} to Sunset Beach, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Navassa, NC, {fromState} and Sunset Beach, NC, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Navassa, NC, {fromState} to Sunset Beach, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Navassa, NC, {fromState} to Sunset Beach, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Navassa, NC, {fromState} to Sunset Beach, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Navassa, NC, {fromState} to Sunset Beach, NC, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Sunset Beach, NC from Navassa, NC?: Sunset Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Navassa, NC.
Which roads does the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC follow?: The drive from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC mainly follows US 17.
Which towns do you pass between Navassa, NC and Sunset Beach, NC?: Towns on the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC include Belville, Leland, Oak Island, Shallotte.
Are there charging stations between Navassa, NC and Sunset Beach, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Navassa, NC to Sunset Beach, NC, including Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Blacks Tire Service (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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