What is the best route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), ?

The fastest route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Wilmington International Airport (ILM) from Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) lies roughly to the north-east of Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Are there charging stations between Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Ocean Isle Beach, NC Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) takes about 1 h 15 min via US 17. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 40 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Shallotte, NC, Kure Beach, NC, Belville, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 47 mi

1 Depart right onto Denton Street Southwest 97 yd
2 Turn left onto Rick Street Southwest 100 yd
3 Turn right onto Causeway Drive 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout right onto Beach Drive Southwest 14 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Beach Drive Southwest 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto Bricklanding Road Southwest 2 mi
7 Keep slightly right onto Bricklanding Road Southwest 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Village Road 2 mi
9 At end of road, turn right onto Main Street 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Ocean Highway West 28 mi
11 Keep slightly right 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Ocean Highway East 3 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Andrew Jackson Highway 2 mi
15 Turn right onto Isabel Holmes Bridge 1 mi
16 Take exit straight 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway 1 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn left onto McRae Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Castle Hayne Road 1 mi
21 Continue left onto Castle Hayne Road 2 mi
22 Turn right onto North Kerr Avenue 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Old Wrightsboro Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Gardner Drive 1 mi
25 Arrive right onto Gardner Drive

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The return trip from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ocean Isle Beach, NC covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 chargers

CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC)CCS · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405350 kW
Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2316 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland, NC, 28451250 kW
Blacks Tire ServiceCCS, CHAdeMO · 1407 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC, 28401150 kW

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Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Blue Clay Farms, NC6 mi · 15 min Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Northchase, NC5 mi · 15 min Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Wilmington, NC10 mi · 20 min Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Belville, NC11 mi · 25 min Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Wrightsville Beach, NC12 mi · 25 min Wilmington International Airport (ILM) → Leland, NC12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState}?: The distance between Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} and Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState}?: The drive from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState}?: The fastest route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Wilmington International Airport (ILM) from Ocean Isle Beach, NC?: Wilmington International Airport (ILM) lies roughly to the north-east of Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Which roads does the route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) follow?: The drive from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) mainly follows US 17.
Which towns do you pass between Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)?: Towns on the route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) include Shallotte, Oak Island, Leland.
Are there charging stations between Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ocean Isle Beach, NC to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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