How far is it from Surf City, NC, to Topsail Beach, NC, ?

The distance between Surf City, NC, and Topsail Beach, NC, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Surf City, NC, to Topsail Beach, NC, ?

The drive from Surf City, NC, to Topsail Beach, NC, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Surf City, NC, to Topsail Beach, NC, ?

The fastest route from Surf City, NC, to Topsail Beach, NC, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Topsail Beach, NC from Surf City, NC?

Topsail Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Surf City, NC.

Are there charging stations between Surf City, NC and Topsail Beach, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Surf City, NC to Topsail Beach, NC, including EVOLVE COS SURF CITY (7 kW); JOEMC SURF CITY GOV'T (7 kW); JOEMC SURF CITY MUNI (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Surf City, NC Topsail Beach, NC

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Surf City, NC to Topsail Beach, NC takes about 20 min via NC 50. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 8 mi

1 Depart left onto Driftwood Drive 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Spot Lane 166 yd
3 Continue straight onto Little Kinston Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight 6 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly right onto South Topsail Drive 10 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto South Topsail Drive 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto South Shore Drive 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto North Anderson Boulevard 3 mi
10 Turn right onto Pearson Avenue 109 yd
11 Turn left onto Bridgers Avenue 100 yd
12 Continue slightly right onto Bridgers Avenue 68 yd
13 Turn right onto Evelyn Lane 98 yd
14 Arrive onto Evelyn Lane

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The return trip from Topsail Beach, NC to Surf City, NC covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

EVOLVE COS SURF CITYType1 · 206 Collegiate Drive, Hampstead, NC, 284437.2 kW
JOEMC SURF CITY GOV'TType1 · 214 State Hwy 210, Surf City, NC, 284457.2 kW
JOEMC SURF CITY MUNIType1 · 214 W Florence Wy, Hampstead, NC, 284437.2 kW

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Topsail Beach, NC → North Topsail Beach, NC15 mi · 30 min Topsail Beach, NC → Holly Ridge, NC15 mi · 30 min Topsail Beach, NC → Porters Neck, NC27 mi · 50 min Topsail Beach, NC → Peletier, NC59 mi · 1 h 35 min Topsail Beach, NC → St. Helena, NC46 mi · 1 h 10 min Topsail Beach, NC → Cedar Point, NC55 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 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Surf City, NC, {fromState} to Topsail Beach, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Surf City, NC, {fromState} and Topsail Beach, NC, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Surf City, NC, {fromState} to Topsail Beach, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Surf City, NC, {fromState} to Topsail Beach, NC, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Surf City, NC, {fromState} to Topsail Beach, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Surf City, NC, {fromState} to Topsail Beach, NC, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Topsail Beach, NC from Surf City, NC?: Topsail Beach, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Surf City, NC.
Are there charging stations between Surf City, NC and Topsail Beach, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Surf City, NC to Topsail Beach, NC, including EVOLVE COS SURF CITY (7 kW); JOEMC SURF CITY GOV'T (7 kW); JOEMC SURF CITY MUNI (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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