Road Trips from Wrightsville Beach, NC
Planning a quick getaway from Wrightsville Beach? You've got options that range from super short hops to longer explorations. For a brief outing, there are three destinations under 10 miles, all on surface roads and with access to Moores Creek National Battlefield. If you're looking for a more substantial drive, you can reach cities like Greensboro or Winston-Salem in about 4 to 4.5 hours, offering a mix of highway and surface roads. Most of these trips are day trips, but the longer ones could be extended.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
4
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Winston-Salem, NC
4h 27m234.3 mi one way
This is your furthest option at 234.3 miles, requiring around 4.5 hours. The drive involves mixed highway and surface roads, and you'll have access to Moores Creek National Battlefield along the way.
High Point, NC
4h 11m213.6 mi one way
At 213.6 miles, this trip to High Point takes about 4.2 hours. The route is mostly surface roads, offering a longer excursion inland with access to Moores Creek National Battlefield.
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Winston-Salem, NC
4h 27m234.3 mi one way
Greensboro, NC
3h 58m207.7 mi one way
High Point, NC
4h 11m213.6 mi one way
Hanby Beach, NC
36m20.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to Moores Creek National Battlefield on many routes, with surface roads making for pleasant, moderate-length excursions.
Summer
Summer offers numerous short, surface road trips to nearby towns, all with access to Moores Creek National Battlefield for a quick historical break.
Fall
Fall presents opportunities for longer drives inland on mixed highway and surface roads, with Moores Creek National Battlefield remaining accessible.
Winter
Winter trips can be taken on surface roads to nearby destinations, all featuring access to Moores Creek National Battlefield, or longer drives inland.
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