How far is North Topsail Beach, NC from Swansboro, NC?
The driving distance from North Topsail Beach, NC to Swansboro, NC is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Topsail Beach and Swansboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Topsail Beach and Swansboro.
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Start on Island Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · Island Drive
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Continue on Hwy 210
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hwy 210
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Continue on NC Highway 210
1.4 km · 1 min · NC Highway 210
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Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
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Turn slight right
41 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Wilmington Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto KIA/MIA/POW Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · KIA/MIA/POW Freeway
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Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
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Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Topsail Beach and Swansboro.
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
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway
11 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving North Topsail Beach and Mostly Clear near Swansboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Topsail Beach to Swansboro?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from North Topsail Beach and 20.6 miles from Swansboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Topsail Beach and Mostly Clear near Swansboro.
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 North Topsail Beach and Swansboro. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.06 km).
#1 North Topsail Beach
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 34.4901700, -77.4316300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swansboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,394 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.1191200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swansboro (-77.11912, 34.68766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
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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