How far is Sea Breeze, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Sea Breeze, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Breeze and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Breeze and Wilmington.
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Start on Seabreeze Road South
2119 ft · 2 min · Seabreeze Road South
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Turn right onto Carolina Beach Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burnett Boulevard
1370 ft · 33 sec · Burnett Boulevard
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Breeze and Wilmington.
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.
Carolina Beach Road
Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
5.79 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sea Breeze and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sea Breeze to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Sea Breeze and 6.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sea Breeze and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Breeze and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 11.63 mi (18.72 km).
#1 Sea Breeze
Census designated place
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 34.0632300, -77.8913700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
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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