How far is Wilmington, NC from Long Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Long Beach, NC is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Long Beach.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2844 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Old Ocean Highway
1768 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ocean Highway
2380 ft · 42 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Turn left onto Midway Road Southeast
6.4 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast
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Continue on Middleton Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Middleton Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Island Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 46th Street
1174 ft · 42 sec · Southeast 46th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Beach Drive
45 m · 5 sec · East Beach Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Beach Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Long Beach.
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.
South 3rd Street
Continue straight
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bolivia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Wilmington and 16.5 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bolivia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Brunswick County Government Complex
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolivia.
Wilmington, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.93 mi (38.51 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 Long Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 33.9104500, -78.1177700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-78.11777, 33.91045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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