Origin
North Topsail Beach, NC
Late night in North Topsail Beach on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Topsail Beach, NC to Aldersgate, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aldersgate, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from North Topsail Beach, NC to Aldersgate, NC covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilmington Highway, Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road, South Marine Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on Wilmington Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 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
12.7 miles from North Topsail Beach, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 12.2 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 around 8.5 miles in near US 17 / Wilmington Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m 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: at 8.5 miles (US 17 / Wilmington Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.9 miles (Onsville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Aldersgate Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
8.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 17 / Wilmington Highway
Merge onto US 17 / Wilmington Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
24.9 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Onsville Drive
Turn right onto Onsville Drive
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Aldersgate Road
Turn left onto Aldersgate Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Epworth Drive
Turn right onto Epworth Drive
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Weslyan Court
Turn left onto Weslyan Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Highway | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Marine Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Island Drive | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Hwy 210 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gum Branch Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NC Highway 210 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Aldersgate Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilmington Highway
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Topsail Beach, NC and Aldersgate, NC.
1
Start on NC 210
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Island Drive
2
Continue on NC 210
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Hwy 210
3
Continue on NC 210
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 210
4
Continue on NC 210
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
5
Turn slight right
133 ft
·
2 sec
6
Merge onto US 17
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilmington Highway
7
Continue on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
2.8 mi
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4 min
·
South Marine Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Gum Branch Road
9
Turn right onto Onsville Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Onsville Drive
10
Turn left onto Aldersgate Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Aldersgate Road
11
Turn right onto Epworth Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Epworth Drive
12
Turn left onto Weslyan Court
124 ft
·
5 sec
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Weslyan Court
13
Arrive at destination
Weslyan Court
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 12.7 miles from North Topsail Beach, NC, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 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 25.4 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aldersgate, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Topsail Beach, 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 North Topsail Beach, NC
This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Topsail Beach, 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 12.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from North Topsail Beach, NC · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from North Topsail Beach, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aldersgate, NC
The final approach into Aldersgate, 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 Aldersgate, 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
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
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.
Destination
Aldersgate, NC
Late night in Aldersgate on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Topsail Beach, NC to Aldersgate, NC covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilmington Highway, Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road, South Marine Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from North Topsail Beach, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 17 / Wilmington Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.9 miles (Onsville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Aldersgate Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Topsail Beach, NC to Aldersgate, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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