Where is Havelock, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Havelock Located? - Havelock is a city located in the Pocahontas County of North Carolina, United States. Havelock lies between 40.9445428 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0754189 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Havelock, North Carolina

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Where is Havelock Located?

Havelock is a city located in the Pocahontas County of North Carolina, United States. Havelock lies between 40.9445428 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0754189 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Havelock city is 16621 people and the city has a total area of 17.08 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Havelock, North Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHavelock
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.8791°N
Longitude76.9013°W
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Land Area17.69 sq mi
Water Area0.37 sq mi
Total Area18.06 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)16,621 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 940 per sq mi
ZIP Code28532
Area Code252
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-29480
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Havelock, North Carolina

  • New Bern, North Carolina - Northwest - 18 mi
  • Newport, North Carolina - East - 15 mi
  • Morehead City, North Carolina - Southeast - 22 mi
  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina - Southeast - 24 mi
  • Beaufort, North Carolina - East - 21 mi
  • Cape Carteret, North Carolina - East - 28 mi
  • Swansboro, North Carolina - Southeast - 32 mi
  • Jacksonville, North Carolina - Southwest - 40 mi
  • Kinston, North Carolina - Northwest - 54 mi
  • Greenville, North Carolina - Northwest - 83 mi

Driving Distances from Havelock, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
NewportNorth Carolina1520 minutes
New BernNorth Carolina1825 minutes
BeaufortNorth Carolina2130 minutes
Morehead CityNorth Carolina2230 minutes
Atlantic BeachNorth Carolina2435 minutes
Cape CarteretNorth Carolina2835 minutes
SwansboroNorth Carolina3240 minutes
JacksonvilleNorth Carolina4050 minutes
KinstonNorth Carolina541 hour
GreenvilleNorth Carolina831 hour 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Havelock, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCoastal Carolina Regional Airport
IATA CodeEWN
PortPort of Morehead City
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 70, North Carolina Highway 101
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Wilson
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCARTS (Coastal Regional Area Transportation System)
  • U.S. Highway 70 provides direct access to New Bern, Morehead City, and the North Carolina Crystal Coast.
  • North Carolina Highway 101 connects Havelock with Beaufort, Cherry Point, and surrounding coastal communities.
  • Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, located about 20 miles northwest in New Bern, offers scheduled commercial flights.
  • The nearby Port of Morehead City is one of North Carolina's major deep-water ports for cargo and international shipping.
  • Havelock is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the largest Marine Corps aviation bases in the United States, making the city an important military and aerospace community.

What are top Places to Visit in Havelock, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry PointMilitary Installation
Croatan National ForestNational Forest
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll ShoresAquarium
Fort Macon State ParkState Park
New Bern Historic DistrictHistoric District
Tryon PalaceHistoric Site
Cape Lookout National SeashoreNational Seashore
Core Creek Bridge ParkCommunity Park
Slocum Creek ParkNature Park
Grahams Creek Nature PreserveNature Preserve

Colleges and Universities in Havelock, North Carolina

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Craven Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce development, and technical education
Carteret Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeMarine technology, healthcare, and transfer programs
University of Mount Olive – New BernPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, and adult degree programs
East Carolina UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and education
University of North Carolina at WilmingtonPublicUniversityMarine sciences, business, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Havelock, North Carolina

Neuse River, Newport River, Slocum Creek, Clubfoot Creek, Hancock Creek, Adams Creek, Bogue Sound, Core Creek, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Cherry Branch Bay

Golf Courses in Havelock, North Carolina

Cherry Point Golf Course, Brandywine Bay Golf Club, Star Hill Golf Club, Crystal Coast Country Club, Beaufort Club, Taberna Country Club, Carolina Colours Golf Club, Emerald Golf Club

Havelock, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Havelock was established in the late nineteenth century and was named after Sir Henry Havelock, a British military officer.
  • The city's modern growth began in the 1940s with the construction of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during World War II.
  • The military installation became one of the largest Marine Corps aviation bases in the United States and remains the region's largest employer.
  • Havelock developed into a center for military aviation, aerospace support, defense industries, and coastal commerce while benefiting from nearby ports and transportation routes.
  • Today, Havelock is recognized for its strong military heritage, access to the Crystal Coast, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Croatan National Forest and the North Carolina coast.

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