Elizabeth City to Nantucket: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Elizabeth City from Nantucket?
The distance from Elizabeth City to Nantucket is 477.8 miles (769 km) as the crow flies. Nantucket is located NE of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.4 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City in North Carolina and Nantucket in Massachusetts.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabeth City and Nantucket. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Elizabeth City to Nantucket
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator