From Wilmington:
If you are heading towards Avendale from Wilmington take 40west towards Raleigh. Then take exit 414 towards Castle Hayne/Hampstead. Turn right at Holy Shelter Road. Holy Shelter Road turns into Island Creek Road. Continue on Island Creek Road for an additional 3miles. Make a sharp left on NC-210. You come to a stop sign and make a right on to NC-210 West. Avendale is located about 2miles up on the right.