How far is Angier, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Angier, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angier and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angier and Wilmington.
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Start on East Depot Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto Pearidge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pearidge Road
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Continue on Piney Grove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Piney Grove Road
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Continue on Massengill Pond Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Massengill Pond Road
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Continue on Old Fairground Road
3262 ft · 55 sec · Old Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Benson Hardee Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Benson Hardee Road
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Turn left onto Elevation Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Elevation Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Byrdtown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Byrdtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road
2825 ft · 45 sec · Woodall Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Federal Road Extension
750 ft · 18 sec · Federal Road Extension
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Turn left
553 ft · 11 sec
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Take the ramp right
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Angier and Wilmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Federal Road Extension
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Angier and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angier to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Angier and 63 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angier and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warsaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angier and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 99.33 mi (159.86 km).
#1 Angier
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,494 |
| Coordinates | 35.5071000, -78.7391800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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