How far is Holly Ridge, NC from Momford Landing, NC?

The driving distance from Holly Ridge, NC to Momford Landing, NC is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.75 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.15 mi
29.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.75 mi
Kilometers
38.22 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Momford Landing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Holly Ridge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Ridge
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Momford Landing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holly Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sneads Ferry
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Holly Ridge
11.9 mi
00h 17m
To Momford Landing
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holly Ridge Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the Onslow County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Momford Landing Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the Onslow County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Ridge and Momford Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Ridge and Momford Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilmington Highway

    19.1 mi · 26 min · Wilmington Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto KIA/MIA/POW Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · KIA/MIA/POW Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

    1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1354 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montford Landing Road

    1590 ft · 1 min · Montford Landing Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Montford Landing Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Montford Landing Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waccamaw Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Ridge and Momford Landing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Highway
19.8 mi · 83%
KIA/MIA/POW Freeway
1.37 mi · 6%
Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1.13 mi · 5%
Montford Landing Road
1.11 mi · 5%
Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
0.18 mi · 1%
Louis W. Sewell
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilmington Highway

Start on Wilmington Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads Ferry
00h 17m from Holly Ridge
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Ridge and Sunny near Momford Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Ridge to Momford Landing?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Sneads Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Holly Ridge and 11.9 miles from Momford Landing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Ridge and Sunny near Momford Landing.

Stop Ideas Near Sneads Ferry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sneads Ferry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sneads Ferry.

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

22 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

55 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Havelock, NC

57 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

65 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Ridge and Momford Landing. Straight-line distance: 18.15 mi (29.21 km).

Holly Ridge

#1 Holly Ridge

City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,092
Coordinates34.4954400, -77.5549700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Momford Landing

Momford Landing is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7276600, -77.4058000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Ridge (-77.55497, 34.49544)
End: Momford Landing (-77.4058, 34.72766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.72 $7.44
Premium $4.78 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.62 $4.72 $9.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Ridge and Momford Landing. The current time is 22:45:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.