How far is it from East Arcadia, NC, to Northwest, NC, ?

The distance between East Arcadia, NC, and Northwest, NC, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from East Arcadia, NC, to Northwest, NC, ?

The drive from East Arcadia, NC, to Northwest, NC, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from East Arcadia, NC, to Northwest, NC, ?

The fastest route from East Arcadia, NC, to Northwest, NC, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Northwest, NC from East Arcadia, NC?

Northwest, NC lies roughly to the south-east of East Arcadia, NC.

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Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from East Arcadia, NC to Northwest, NC takes about 25 min via NC 87. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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This 13-mile trip takes about 24 minutes. From Ma Lonie Road, head onto East Arcadia Road and follow NC 87 into Northwest, an unincorporated community in Brunswick County.

1 Depart right onto Ma Lonie Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto East Arcadia Road 1 mi
3 Continue right onto East Arcadia Road 1 mi
4 Continue right onto East Arcadia Road 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 7 mi
6 Turn left onto State Road 1878 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Fertilizer Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Northwest Road Northeast 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto Mount Misery Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Vernon Road 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right onto Old Blue Banks Road 1 mi
12 Arrive left onto Old Blue Banks Road

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The return trip from Northwest, NC to East Arcadia, NC covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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This 13-mile trip takes about 24 minutes. From Ma Lonie Road, head onto East Arcadia Road and follow NC 87 into Northwest, an unincorporated community in Brunswick County.

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Northwest, NC → Carolina Shores, NC50 mi · 1 h 10 min Northwest, NC → Sunset Beach, NC49 mi · 1 h 10 min Northwest, NC → Holden Beach, NC42 mi · 1 h 5 min Northwest, NC → Marietta, NC61 mi · 1 h 30 min Northwest, NC → Fairmont, NC62 mi · 1 h 25 min Northwest, NC → Sandy Creek, NC5 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} to Northwest, NC, {toState}?: The distance between East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} and Northwest, NC, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} to Northwest, NC, {toState}?: The drive from East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} to Northwest, NC, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} to Northwest, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from East Arcadia, NC, {fromState} to Northwest, NC, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Northwest, NC from East Arcadia, NC?: Northwest, NC lies roughly to the south-east of East Arcadia, NC.

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