Origin
Swansboro, NC
Evening in Swansboro on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swansboro, NC
Michael Ken
Holly Ridge, NC
Budget Bizar
Trip Overview
The drive from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC covers 40.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Corbett Avenue, Freedom Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Corbett Avenue | — | — |
| Freedom Way | — | — |
| Lejeune Boulevard | — | — |
| Ronald W | — | — |
| Louis W | — | — |
| KIA/MIA/POW Freeway | — | — |
| Wilmington Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro, NC and Holly Ridge, NC.
1
Start on South Water Street
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Corbett Avenue
4
Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Freedom Way
5
Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald W. Reagan Freeway
7
Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge
8
Continue on KIA/MIA/POW Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
KIA/MIA/POW Freeway
9
Take the exit slight left
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
10
Merge slight right onto Wilmington Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Wilmington Highway
11
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Swansboro, NC · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Swansboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holly Ridge, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Holly Ridge, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Holly Ridge, NC
Evening in Holly Ridge on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
92°F
Pumpkin Center, NC
20 mi in
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
21 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
47m 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 Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC covers 40.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Corbett Avenue, Freedom Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Swansboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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.
The drive from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swansboro, NC to Holly Ridge, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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