How far is Wilmington, NC from Brices Creek, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Brices Creek, NC is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Brices Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Brices Creek.
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Start on South 3rd Street
113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Continue on Market Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on New Bern Highway
16.7 mi · 22 min · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee's Chapel Road
152 m · 12 sec · Lee's Chapel Road
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Continue on Old US 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old US 17
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Continue straight
1988 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Beaufort Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaufort Road
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Continue on Island Creek Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Island Creek Road
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Continue on Brices Creek Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Brices Creek Road
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Turn right onto Perrytown Loop Road
52 m · 7 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Brices Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Market Street
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 44.9 miles from Wilmington and 44.9 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 14.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brices Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Sneads Ferry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sneads Ferry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Brices Creek. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brices Creek
Township in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 35.0559900, -77.0877300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brices Creek (-77.08773, 35.05599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
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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