How far is Archer Lodge, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Archer Lodge, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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
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Town in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archer Lodge and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archer Lodge and Wilmington.
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Start on Buffalo Road
703 ft · 22 sec · Buffalo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
6 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 70 East
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1653 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
1027 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto US 701, NC 96
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Weeks Circle
86 m · 7 sec · Clinton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Clinton Street
2718 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Hobbton Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Hobbton Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Archer Lodge and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hobbton Highway
Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
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 Archer Lodge and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archer Lodge to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 61.1 miles from Archer Lodge and 63.6 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archer Lodge 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 Archer Lodge and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 104.34 mi (167.92 km).
#1 Archer Lodge
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,322 |
| Coordinates | 35.6940400, -78.3755600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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