How far is Sneads Ferry, NC from Kenansville, NC?

The driving distance from Sneads Ferry, NC to Kenansville, NC is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.61 mi
01h 19m
Flight
42.78 mi
68.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.78 mi
Kilometers
68.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.89 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenansville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:09 PM EST
Return by in Sneads Ferry
Fri, Nov 6, 2:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads Ferry
2026-11-06T11:49
Arrive Kenansville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:09 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads Ferry
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Richlands
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Sneads Ferry
27.3 mi
00h 40m
To Kenansville
27.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sneads Ferry Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Ogden as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
Kenansville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Overnight
Using Goldsboro as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sneads Ferry and Kenansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry and Kenansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    3028 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NC Highway 172

    1.5 km · 2 min · NC Highway 172

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NC Highway 210

    1.4 km · 1 min · NC Highway 210

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Wilmington Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beulaville Highway

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Beulaville Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sneads Ferry and Kenansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulaville Highway
21.8 mi · 40%
Wilmington Highway
12.8 mi · 23%
Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 19%
Koonce Fork Road
3.16 mi · 6%
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.14 mi · 6%
Country Club Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beulaville Highway

Turn left onto Beulaville Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richlands
00h 40m from Sneads Ferry
Leave By
3:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Sneads Ferry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kenansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sneads Ferry to Kenansville?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Richlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Sneads Ferry and 27.3 miles from Kenansville.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Sneads Ferry and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kenansville.

Stop Ideas Near Richlands

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

20 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

38 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

New Bern, NC

52 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

57 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads Ferry and Kenansville. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.85 km).

Sneads Ferry

#1 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kenansville

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

Population850
Coordinates34.9623900, -77.9622100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Sneads Ferry (-77.39718, 34.55267)
End: Kenansville (-77.96221, 34.96239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $3.80 $7.32 $14.65
Premium $4.23 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $5.49 $10.59 $21.17

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sneads Ferry and Kenansville. The current time is 11:49:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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