How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from North Topsail Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to North Topsail Beach, NC is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Pumpkin Center and North Topsail Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and North Topsail Beach.
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Start on the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto New Bern Highway
632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight left
584 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · New Bern Highway
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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
12.3 mi · 17 min · Wilmington Highway
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Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
51 m · 5 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
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Continue on NC Highway 210
1.4 km · 2 min · NC Highway 210
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Continue on Hwy 210
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hwy 210
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rifle Range Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Island Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pumpkin Center and North Topsail Beach.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pumpkin Center and Mostly Sunny near North Topsail Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pumpkin Center to North Topsail Beach?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.3 miles from Pumpkin Center and 15.9 miles from North Topsail Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Mostly Sunny near North Topsail Beach.
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 Pumpkin Center and North Topsail Beach. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.95 km).
#1 Pumpkin Center
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,222 |
| Coordinates | 34.7915500, -77.3724600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Topsail Beach
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 34.4901700, -77.4316300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Island Drive (-77.430042, 34.488494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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