Subaru Dealership
Subaru Dealership Near Swansboro, NC
Nineteen miles up NC-24 from the White Oak River bridge. One road, about 28minutes, and a lot full of all-wheel drive built for a town that spends its weekends on the water.
About 28 minutes from SwansboroWhy Make the Drive
Why Swansboro Drivers Choose Sport Durst Subaru
Swansboro has about 3,744 residents and no Subaru dealership of its own.The nearest one is ours, straight up NC-24, and the reasons to make that drive are practical ratherthan promotional.
01
One road, start to finish
NC-24 runs from the Front Street bridge to our lot at 2400 N. Marine Blvd. No interstate leg, no toll, no reason to route down US-17 through Wilmington. Nineteen miles, about 28 minutes.
02
All-wheel drive is not an option box
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard on every trim of every Subaru we sell. On a road that gets standing water in a July thunderstorm, that is one fewer decision to get wrong.
03
Roof rails come standard on the SUVs
Outback, Forester and Ascent all leave the factory with raised roof rails. Your kayak carrier or rocket box bolts on the week you take delivery instead of waiting on a base rack order.
04
A service bay that sees salt every week
We work on cars that park seven miles from the Emerald Isle bridge. Undercarriage rinses and corrosion checks are the normal routine here, not a line item you have to ask us to add.
05
Express Service for a town that is 28 minutes out
Subaru Express Service covers oil, tires, filters and a multi-point inspection without an all-day hold on the car. Book a slot, run your Jacksonville errands, pick it up.
06
Know your trade number before you leave home
Run the Guaranteed Trade-In Program online from your kitchen table in Swansboro. You arrive with a figure already agreed, which is the difference between an appointment and an afternoon.
Inventory
New and Used Subaru Inventory, 28 Minutes from Swansboro
Stock moves week to week, so treat the listings as the live answer ratherthan a snapshot. If you want a specific trim or color held for a Saturday look, call ahead and wewill have it out front.
New Subaru
New Subaru Inventory
Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Impreza, Solterra and the Wilderness trims. Every one ofthem ships with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
Shop New Subaru InventoryPre-Owned
Used and Certified Pre-Owned
Certified pre-owned Subaru models carry factory-backed coverage. There is also a bargain sectionunder $15,000 for a second car or a first car for a Swansboro High driver.
Shop Used InventoryThe Lineup
Shop Subaru Models Near Swansboro
Ordered the way Swansboro actually buys: the wagon and the two SUVs that carry gear first, then the three-row, then the electric and the hatchback.
The Swansboro Section
Swansboro Weekend Cargo Math
The thing that makes Swansboro different from a normal commuter town is thathalf its best weekends happen somewhere you cannot park. Bear Island, at Hammocks Beach State Park,is a four-mile barrier island reachable only by the passenger ferry, so everything you want out thererides in the car first and on your shoulder second. The Croatan National Forest trailheads north oftown work the same way. So does a Saturday at Emerald Isle across the NC-58 bridge, where the cart,the chairs and the cooler all have to fit before you leave the driveway.
That makes cargo volume the spec worth checking before trim level or paint color. Here is what thefour SUVs actually hold, straight from Subaru's 2026 specs pages.
| Model | Behind the rear seats | Seats folded | Roof rails | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 19.9 cu ft | 54.7 cu ft | Crossbar mounting points | Two people and two boards |
| Subaru Forester | 27.5 cu ft (29.6 on Base) | 69.1 cu ft (74.4 on Base) | Raised rails standard | The everyday hauler |
| Subaru Outback | 34.6 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Raised rails standard | Ferry-day gear plus the dog |
| Subaru Ascent | 43.5 cu ft behind the second row | 75.6 cu ft | Raised rails standard | Seven or eight people and the coolers |
Forester figures split because the panoramic moonroof on Premium and abovetakes height out of the cargo hold. The Base trim, which skips the moonroof, keeps the larger number.
The Outback holds 34.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 80.5 cubic feetwith them folded flat.
Roof rails matter more here than horsepower
Outback, Forester and Ascent all leave the factory with raised roof rails. That is the differencebetween mounting a kayak carrier the week you buy the car and waiting on a base rack to be ordered,shipped and installed. If you are hauling two boards to the ferry dock on Hammocks Beach Road twicea month, that detail will matter to you more than any number on the window sticker.
Two more Swansboro-specific notes. First, the Mullet Festival takes over Front Street on the secondweekend of October and parking moves several blocks out, so a car you do not mind walking away frommatters. Second, the Christmas Flotilla runs the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the waterfront fillsearly. Neither is a reason to buy a particular trim. Both are reasons a compact footprint with a bighold beats a large footprint with a small one.
Cargo and roof rail figures verified against theSubaru 2026 model specs and trim pageson September 8, 2026. Ground clearance on the Outback, Forester, Crosstrek and Ascent is 8.7 inches,rising to 9.3 inches on Forester and Crosstrek Wilderness and 9.5 inches on Outback Wilderness.Compare the two most cross-shopped in our2026 Outback vs 2026 Forester comparison.
Your Visit
Visiting Sport Durst Subaru from Swansboro
Getting here
Take NC-24 west out of Swansboro, through Hubert and Piney Green, and stay on it as it becomesN. Marine Blvd in Jacksonville. We are on the right at 2400 N. Marine Blvd. It is about 19 miles and28 minutes with no turns worth writing down.
In the showroom
Come drive two things back to back. Most Swansboro shoppers are deciding between an Outback and aForester, and 20 minutes behind the wheel of each settles it faster than any spec sheet. Nobody willpush you toward a decision on a Saturday you meant to spend looking.
Service and parts
Subaru-certified technicians, genuine Subaru parts, and online scheduling. Service and parts bothreach us at (910) 427-5812. Ask about theLifetime Benefits program when you book.
Contact
Sales (910) 507-7316. Service (910) 427-5812. Everything else runs throughour contact page.
Sport Durst Subaru of Jacksonville
2400 N. Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Sales (910) 507-7316
About 19 miles and 28 minutes from downtown Swansboro on NC-24.
Financing for Swansboro and Onslow County Buyers
Apply online before you make the drive and we will have the paperwork ready when you get here. Subaru also runs a military incentive and a college graduate program, both worth asking about in this part of the county.
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Reviews from Swansboro, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret and the rest of the White Oak River side of Onslow County.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sport Durst Subaru from Swansboro, NC?
About 19 miles, or roughly 28 minutes. NC-24 runs from the White Oak River bridge in downtown Swansboro straight into Jacksonville, and our showroom sits on N. Marine Blvd. There is no interstate leg and no need to route through Wilmington.
Do Swansboro buyers have to drive to Jacksonville to get service?
Only for the appointment itself. You can book online through our service scheduler and pick a time, and Subaru Express Service handles oil changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections without a long wait. Most Swansboro customers pair a service visit with errands in Jacksonville.
Which Subaru carries the most gear for a Hammocks Beach ferry day?
The Ascent, at 43.5 cubic feet behind the second row and 75.6 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded. If you are two adults and a dog rather than a full carload, the Outback is the better shape at 34.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 80.5 cubic feet folded. Both figures come from Subaru's own 2026 specs pages.
Is all-wheel drive standard, or is it an upgrade?
Standard. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes on every trim of the Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Impreza and Solterra. There is no front-wheel-drive version to accidentally buy, which matters on wet NC-24 in a summer afternoon storm.
Do the SUVs come with roof rails, or is that an add-on?
Raised roof rails are standard equipment on the Outback, Forester and Ascent, so a kayak carrier, a bike tray or a cargo box mounts without a dealer-installed base rack. The Crosstrek uses crossbar mounting points and takes an accessory rail set.
Does salt air from the Intracoastal Waterway shorten a car's life here?
It is hard on brake hardware, fasteners and unprotected undercarriage metal. Our service department works on cars that live a few miles from Emerald Isle every week, so undercarriage rinses and corrosion inspections are part of the normal routine here rather than something you have to request.
What is traffic like on NC-24 during beach season?
The stretch between Swansboro and the NC-58 bridge backs up on summer Saturdays and holiday weekends when Emerald Isle turns over. Adaptive cruise control with lane centering, part of standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology on every 2026 Subaru, takes most of the work out of that crawl.
Can I get a trade appraisal before making the drive over?
Yes. Start with our trade-in value tool or the Guaranteed Trade-In Program so you have a number in hand before you leave Swansboro. It turns the visit into a paperwork appointment instead of an open-ended afternoon.
Do you sell used vehicles to Swansboro shoppers as well?
We do. There is a dedicated used cars near Swansboro page, plus certified pre-owned Subaru inventory and a section of vehicles under $15,000. Stock turns over constantly, so check the current listings or call before you drive out.
Is there a Subaru event or community program tied to the Swansboro area?
The Subaru Love Promise is the brand's community commitment and we run it locally out of Jacksonville, which covers the Swansboro and Onslow County area. Subaru Love Encore is the owner follow-up side of the same program.
Come See Us from Swansboro
Nineteen miles up NC-24. Shop online first, then come drive two of them back to back.
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Sport Durst Subaru of Jacksonville, 2400 N. Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546. Sales (910) 507-7316. Service (910) 427-5812.Hours and directions.
