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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.84 mi
02h 06m
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

Road route
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brices Creek
Tue, Jul 14, 5:23 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Tue, Jul 14, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-07-14T15:16
Arrive Brices Creek
Tue, Jul 14, 5:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
44.9 mi
01h 03m
To Brices Creek
44.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
Brices Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Tuesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · South Marine Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on New Bern Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · New Bern Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    87 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lee's Chapel Road

    152 m · 12 sec · Lee's Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old US 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old US 17

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1988 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beaufort Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaufort Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Island Creek Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Island Creek Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Brices Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Brices Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Perrytown Loop Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Perrytown Loop Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
38.8 mi · 43%
New Bern Highway
16.8 mi · 19%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 13%
Island Creek Road
6.9 mi · 8%
South 3rd Street
4.42 mi · 5%
South Marine Boulevard
4.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads Ferry
01h 03m from Wilmington
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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
BUS

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: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Jul 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Brices Creek. The current time is 15:16:54.

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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.