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Trip from Aldersgate, NC to Holly Ridge, NC

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Drive Time

37m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Aldersgate, NC, NC

Aldersgate, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Holly Ridge, NC, NC

Holly Ridge, NC

Budget Bizar

Trip Overview

The drive from Aldersgate, NC to Holly Ridge, NC covers 25 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilmington Highway, Marine Boulevard, Gum Branch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on Wilmington Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.5 miles from Aldersgate, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 25 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilmington Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Epworth Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Epworth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Aldersgate Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Onsville Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epworth Drive

Turn right onto Epworth Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Aldersgate Road

Turn left onto Aldersgate Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Onsville Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Onsville Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Gum Branch Road

Turn left onto Gum Branch Road

Navigation decision point

6
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 17 Business / Wilmington Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business / Wilmington Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilmington Highway 20.3 mi 28m
Marine Boulevard 2.8 mi 4m
Gum Branch Road 1.4 mi 2m
Aldersgate Road 0.3 mi 1m
Epworth Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Onsville Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Weslyan Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wilmington Highway — 20.3 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldersgate, NC and Holly Ridge, NC.

1

Start on Weslyan Court

124 ft · 7 sec · Weslyan Court
2

Turn right onto Epworth Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Epworth Drive
3

Turn left onto Aldersgate Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Aldersgate Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Onsville Drive

408 ft · 24 sec · Onsville Drive
5

Turn left onto Gum Branch Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gum Branch Road
6

Turn right onto US 17 Business

2.8 mi · 4 min · Marine Boulevard
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business

20 mi · 28 min · Wilmington Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.5 miles from Aldersgate, NC, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.5 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holly Ridge, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aldersgate, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aldersgate, NC

This is one driving day of about 25 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aldersgate, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wilmington Highway for about 20.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.5 mi from Aldersgate, NC · 20m into the drive

Downtown Brices Creek, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brices Creek, NC

13 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brices Creek, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Aldersgate, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holly Ridge, NC

The final approach into Holly Ridge, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Holly Ridge, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.91 one way

$7.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.27 $8.55
premium $4.70 $4.63 $9.25
diesel $5.61 $5.52 $11.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Aldersgate, NC

Late night in Aldersgate on Wednesday

Local time

3:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 7 to 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

Holly Ridge, NC

Late night in Holly Ridge on Wednesday

Local time

3:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aldersgate, NC to Holly Ridge, NC covers 25 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilmington Highway, Marine Boulevard, Gum Branch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Aldersgate, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Epworth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Aldersgate Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Onsville Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aldersgate, NC to Holly Ridge, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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