How far is Brices Creek, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Brices Creek, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brices Creek and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brices Creek and Wilmington.
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Start on Perrytown Loop Road
52 m · 13 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
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Turn left onto Brices Creek Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Brices Creek Road
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Continue on Island Creek Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Island Creek Road
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Continue on Beaufort Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaufort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1826 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
3003 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 17 South, NC 58 South: Maysville, Jacksonville
18.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue on North Marine Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1930 ft · 41 sec · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on North Marine Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Wilmington Highway
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
1336 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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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 Brices Creek and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilmington Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brices Creek and 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 Brices Creek to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sneads Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Brices Creek and 47.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brices Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Sneads Ferry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sneads Ferry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brices Creek and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 km).
#1 Brices Creek
Township in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 35.0559900, -77.0877300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.45 | $36.89 |
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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