How far is Brogden, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Brogden, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brogden and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brogden and Wilmington.
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Start on Royall Drive
24 m · 9 sec · Royall Drive
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Turn left onto Old Mount Olive Highway
1526 ft · 32 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway
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Turn right onto Outlaw Road
768 ft · 40 sec · Outlaw Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 117 Alt
3.7 mi · 5 min · US Highway 117 Alt
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Continue on Country Club Road
1035 ft · 26 sec · Country Club Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 117 South: Mount Olive
1895 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 40
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Brogden 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.
I 40
Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 01h 10m
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 Brogden and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brogden to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Teachey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Brogden and 46.9 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brogden and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Teachey
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 Teachey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brogden and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 73.89 mi (118.92 km).
#1 Brogden
Census designated place
| Population | 2,633 |
| Coordinates | 35.2926600, -78.0344300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
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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