How far is Swansboro, NC from Momford Landing, NC?

The driving distance from Swansboro, NC to Momford Landing, NC is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
19.78 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.52 mi
26.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.52 mi
Kilometers
26.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Momford Landing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Swansboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansboro
2026-04-23T03:41
Arrive Momford Landing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Momford Landing
9.9 mi
00h 16m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swansboro and Momford Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro and Momford Landing.

  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

    5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Montford Landing Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Montford Landing Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Montford Landing Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Montford Landing Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waccamaw Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansboro and Momford Landing.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 47%
Lejeune Boulevard
6.04 mi · 31%
West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 14%
Montford Landing Road
1.58 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
South Water Street
0.01 mi
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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piney Green
00h 16m from Swansboro
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swansboro to Momford Landing?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.9 miles from Swansboro and 9.9 miles from Momford Landing.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

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.

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Jacksonville, NC

10 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
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Havelock, NC

41 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
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New Bern, NC

50 mi away
203 South Front Street
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Morehead City, NC

55 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansboro and Momford Landing. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.58 km).

Swansboro

#1 Swansboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,394
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.1191200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Momford Landing

Momford Landing is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7276600, -77.4058000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Swansboro (-77.11912, 34.68766)
End: Momford Landing (-77.4058, 34.72766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $4.78 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $5.62 $3.94 $7.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Swansboro and Momford Landing. The current time is 03:41:01.

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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.