How far is Swansboro, NC from Aldersgate, NC?

The driving distance from Swansboro, NC to Aldersgate, NC is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
20.55 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.23 mi
29.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.23 mi
Kilometers
29.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldersgate
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Swansboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansboro
2026-04-15T02:44
Arrive Aldersgate
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swansboro
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
Piney Green
NC

Census designated place

From Swansboro
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Aldersgate
10.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Swansboro and Aldersgate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro and Aldersgate.

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    12 m · 7 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bell Fork Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Bell Fork Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gum Branch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gum Branch Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Onsville Drive

    533 ft · 29 sec · Onsville Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Aldersgate Road

    1347 ft · 1 min · Aldersgate Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Epworth Drive

    700 ft · 36 sec · Epworth Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Weslyan Court

    38 m · 5 sec · Weslyan Court

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weslyan Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansboro 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 45%
Lejeune Boulevard
4.38 mi · 21%
West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 13%
Bell Fork Road
2.11 mi · 10%
Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi · 7%
Aldersgate Road
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Freedom Way

Continue on Freedom Way

9.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piney Green
00h 17m from Swansboro
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swansboro and Sunny near Aldersgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swansboro to Aldersgate?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 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?

Piney Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Swansboro and 10.3 miles from Aldersgate.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swansboro and Sunny near Aldersgate.

Stop Ideas Near Piney Green

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

10 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
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Havelock, NC

41 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

50 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Morehead City, NC

55 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansboro and Aldersgate. Straight-line distance: 18.23 mi (29.34 km).

Swansboro

#1 Swansboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,394
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.1191200
Altitude5
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: Swansboro (-77.11912, 34.68766)
End: Aldersgate (-77.41635, 34.78739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

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 Swansboro and Aldersgate. The current time is 02:44:27.

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.