How far is North Topsail Beach, NC from Aldersgate, NC?

The driving distance from North Topsail Beach, NC to Aldersgate, NC is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
25.42 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.55 mi
33.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldersgate
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in North Topsail Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Topsail Beach
2026-04-15T02:54
Arrive Aldersgate
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Topsail Beach
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
Jacksonville
NC

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

From North Topsail Beach
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Aldersgate
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Topsail Beach and Aldersgate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Topsail Beach and Aldersgate.

  1. 1

    Start on Island Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Island Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hwy 210

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hwy 210

  3. 3

    Continue on NC Highway 210

    1.4 km · 1 min · NC Highway 210

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Wilmington Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Marine Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gum Branch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gum Branch Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Onsville Drive

    533 ft · 29 sec · Onsville Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Aldersgate Road

    1347 ft · 1 min · Aldersgate Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Epworth Drive

    700 ft · 36 sec · Epworth Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Weslyan Court

    38 m · 5 sec · Weslyan Court

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weslyan Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Topsail Beach and Aldersgate.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Highway
12.2 mi · 48%
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.14 mi · 12%
South Marine Boulevard
2.84 mi · 11%
Island Drive
2.73 mi · 11%
Hwy 210
1.71 mi · 7%
Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Wilmington Highway

Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 19m from North Topsail Beach
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Topsail Beach and Sunny near Aldersgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Topsail Beach to Aldersgate?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.7 miles from North Topsail Beach and 12.7 miles from Aldersgate.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Topsail Beach and Sunny near Aldersgate.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville.

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

1 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

48 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

56 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Topsail Beach and Aldersgate. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).

North Topsail Beach

#1 North Topsail Beach

Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Population743
Coordinates34.4901700, -77.4316300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aldersgate

Aldersgate is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7873900, -77.4163500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: North Topsail Beach (-77.43163, 34.49017)
End: Aldersgate (-77.41635, 34.78739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
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 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Topsail Beach and Aldersgate. The current time is 02:54:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.