How far is Wilmington, NC from Brices Creek, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Brices Creek, NC is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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
94.08 mi
01h 57m · estimated
Flight
75.26 mi
121.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.26 mi
Kilometers
121.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
94.08 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
151.4 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brices Creek
Fri, Apr 10, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Fri, Apr 10, 11:14 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 Brices Creek
Fri, Apr 10, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sneads Ferry
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Wilmington
37.7 mi
00h 58m
To Brices Creek
56.4 mi
00h 58m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Brices Creek.

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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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads Ferry
00h 58m from Wilmington
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Brices Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Brices Creek?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Sneads Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Wilmington and 56.4 miles from Brices Creek.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Brices Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Sneads Ferry

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

22 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
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Wilmington, NC

55 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Havelock, NC

57 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

65 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Brices Creek. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 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 Brices Creek

Township in Craven County, North Carolina

Population3,073
Coordinates35.0559900, -77.0877300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Brices Creek (-77.08773, 35.05599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 Brices Creek. The current time is 19:19:54.

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.