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About Northwest, NC

Northwest is a small Brunswick County community about 30 miles from Wilmington, accessible via US Highway 17 and State Route 87. The area retains its rural character with pine forests and former tobacco farmland, while offering reasonable access to Wilmington International Airport 35 miles away. The community sits at historic crossroads that once connected tobacco plantations to Cape Fear River ports.

Where is Northwest, NC on the map?

Northwest, NC is in United States, at 34.316, -78.145 - about 37 km west of Blue Clay Farms, NC.

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What is the closest airport to Northwest, NC?

The closest airport to Northwest, NC is Wilmington International Airport, 33 km (about 33 min by car).

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