How far is it from Sunset Beach, NC, to Oak Island, NC, ?

The distance between Sunset Beach, NC, and Oak Island, NC, is 34 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sunset Beach, NC, to Oak Island, NC, takes approximately 1 h by car.

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

The fastest route from Sunset Beach, NC, to Oak Island, NC, covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Oak Island, NC from Sunset Beach, NC?

Oak Island, NC lies roughly to the east of Sunset Beach, NC.

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

Towns on the route from Sunset Beach, NC to Oak Island, NC include Shallotte, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James.

Are there charging stations between Sunset Beach, NC and Oak Island, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sunset Beach, NC to Oak Island, NC, including Carolina Plantations Real Estate (150 kW); Jones Ford (150 kW); Beach Days and Fairways (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 15.

Sunset Beach, NC Oak Island, NC

Distance: 34 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Sunset Beach, NC to Oak Island, NC takes about 1 h via US 17. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Shallotte, NC, Holden Beach, NC, Varnamtown, NC, Oak Island, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 34 mi

1 Depart 23 yd
2 Turn left 25 yd
3 Turn right onto Clubhouse Road 1 mi
4 Continue left onto Clubhouse Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Seaside Road Southwest 4 mi
7 Turn right onto Ocean Highway West 15 mi
8 Turn right onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast 11 mi

9 Turn right 1 mi
10 Turn right 45 yd
11 Turn right onto Oceanic Drive 2 mi
12 Turn left 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Moss Hammock Wynd 157 yd
14 Turn left onto Parkridge Drive 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right onto Parkridge Drive 72 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Parkridge Drive 1 mi
17 Arrive left onto Parkridge Drive

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The return trip from Oak Island, NC to Sunset Beach, NC covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

15 chargers

Carolina Plantations Real EstateCCS · 4660 Eastcost Ln, Shallotte, NC, 28470150 kW
Jones FordCCS · 2410 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC, 28470150 kW
Beach Days and FairwaysType1 · 330 51st Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 295827.2 kW
BEMC CALABASHType1 · 1045 River Rd, Calabash, NC, 284677.2 kW
BEMC HOLDEN BEACHType1 · 101-109 Jordan Blvd, Holden Beach, NC, 284627.2 kW

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Oak Island, NC → Southport, NC10 mi · 20 min Oak Island, NC → Boiling Spring Lakes, NC14 mi · 25 min Oak Island, NC → Kure Beach, NC20 mi · 1 h 10 min Oak Island, NC → Leland, NC23 mi · 40 min Oak Island, NC → Bald Head Island, NC15 mi · 30 min Oak Island, NC → Varnamtown, NC19 mi · 40 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 Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} to Oak Island, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} and Oak Island, NC, {toState} is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} to Oak Island, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} to Oak Island, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} to Oak Island, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sunset Beach, NC, {fromState} to Oak Island, NC, {toState} covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Oak Island, NC from Sunset Beach, NC?: Oak Island, NC lies roughly to the east of Sunset Beach, NC.
Which towns do you pass between Sunset Beach, NC and Oak Island, NC?: Towns on the route from Sunset Beach, NC to Oak Island, NC include Shallotte, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James.
Are there charging stations between Sunset Beach, NC and Oak Island, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sunset Beach, NC to Oak Island, NC, including Carolina Plantations Real Estate (150 kW); Jones Ford (150 kW); Beach Days and Fairways (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 15.

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