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Distance from Emerald Isle, NC to Cape Carteret, NC

Distance

9 mi

Time

15 minutes

Gas Cost

$1 - $2

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There are 6.44 miles from Emerald Isle to Cape Carteret in west direction and 9 miles (14.48 kilometers) by car, following the NC 58 route.

Emerald Isle and Cape Carteret are 15 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Emerald Isle, NC to Cape Carteret, NC.

Emerald Isle, NC and Cape Carteret, NC are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 1:32 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.35 gallons of gas to cover the route between Emerald Isle, NC and Cape Carteret, NC.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Emerald Isle to Cape Carteret is $1.26.

During the route, an average car will release 6.92 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.56 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Emerald Isle, NC and Cape Carteret, NC

If you want to meet halfway between Emerald Isle, NC and Cape Carteret, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.666912 and -77.023888, or 34º 40' 0.8832" N, 77º 1' 25.9968" W. This location is 4.40 miles away from Emerald Isle, NC and Cape Carteret, NC and it would take approximately 7 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.