How far is Belville, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Belville, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belville and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belville and Wilmington.
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Start on the route
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
938 ft · 18 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
101 m · 16 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
2010 ft · 31 sec · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belville and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
0.77 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belville to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Navassa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Belville and 1.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Navassa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Navassa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belville and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 1.26 mi (2.02 km).
#1 Belville
Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 34.2307300, -77.9658200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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