How far is Holly Ridge, NC from Aldersgate, NC?
The driving distance from Holly Ridge, NC to Aldersgate, NC is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Ridge and Aldersgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Ridge and Aldersgate.
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Start on Wilmington Highway
20.3 mi · 28 min · Wilmington Highway
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Marine Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gum Branch Road
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Turn right onto Onsville Drive
533 ft · 29 sec · Onsville Drive
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Turn left onto Aldersgate Road
1347 ft · 1 min · Aldersgate Road
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Turn right onto Epworth Drive
700 ft · 36 sec · Epworth Drive
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Turn left onto Weslyan Court
38 m · 5 sec · Weslyan Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Weslyan Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Ridge and Aldersgate.
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.
Wilmington Highway
Start on Wilmington Highway
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Holly Ridge and Sunny near Aldersgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holly Ridge to Aldersgate?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Holly Ridge and 12.5 miles from Aldersgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Ridge and Sunny near Aldersgate.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Ridge and Aldersgate. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).
#1 Holly Ridge
City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,092 |
| Coordinates | 34.4954400, -77.5549700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aldersgate
Aldersgate is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7873900, -77.4163500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldersgate (-77.41635, 34.78739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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