How far is Wilmington, NC from Belville, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Belville, NC is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
1.82 mi
00h 05m · estimated
Flight
1.26 mi
2.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.26 mi
Kilometers
2.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
1.82 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
2.93 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Fri, Apr 10, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-10T19:19
Arrive Belville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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
Hightsville
NC

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

From Wilmington
0.6 mi
00h 02m
To Belville
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Belville.

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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 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightsville
00h 02m from Wilmington
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Belville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Belville?

The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

Hightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.6 miles from Wilmington and 1.2 miles from Belville.

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

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.24 one way or $0.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Belville.

Stop Ideas Near Hightsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Founders Park
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Founders Park

Leland , NC
113 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451
Rating 4.5/5 56 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Lanier Parking
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Lanier Parking

Wrightsville Beach , NC
321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Rating 2.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Leland Police-Animal Control

Leland , NC
102 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451
Rating 4.2/5 12 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightsville.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

6 mi away
505 Cando St
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Jacksonville, NC

71 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

113 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Havelock, NC

115 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Belville. Straight-line distance: 1.26 mi (2.02 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belville

Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,135
Coordinates34.2307300, -77.9658200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Belville (-77.96582, 34.23073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.24 L · about $0.24
Round trip
$0.48
0.12 gal · 0.48 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.24 $0.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.27 $0.53
Premium $4.78 $0.29 $0.57
Diesel $5.62 $0.34 $0.67

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Belville. The current time is 19:19:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.