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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro and Aldersgate.
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Start on South Water Street
12 m · 7 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bell Fork Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Bell Fork Road
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Continue on Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gum Branch Road
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Turn right onto Onsville Drive
533 ft · 29 sec · Onsville Drive
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Turn left onto Aldersgate Road
1347 ft · 1 min · Aldersgate Road
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Turn right onto Epworth Drive
700 ft · 36 sec · Epworth Drive
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Turn left onto Weslyan Court
38 m · 5 sec · Weslyan Court
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansboro and Aldersgate. Straight-line distance: 18.23 mi (29.34 km).
#1 Swansboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,394 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.1191200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aldersgate
Aldersgate is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7873900, -77.4163500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldersgate (-77.41635, 34.78739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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