How far is Archdale, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Archdale, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archdale and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archdale and Wilmington.
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Start on North Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2647 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
107 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Square Road
1337 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Square Road
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Take the ramp right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue
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Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Street
142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
551 ft · 15 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 Archdale 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.
Cedar Square Road
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Archdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archdale to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Archdale and 106.8 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Archdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg
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 East Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archdale and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 163.57 mi (263.24 km).
#1 Archdale
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 11,564 |
| Coordinates | 35.9145800, -79.9719800 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.46 | $64.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.22 | $82.45 |
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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