How far is Castle Hayne, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Castle Hayne, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Hayne and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hayne and Wilmington.
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Start on Lynn Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road
2419 ft · 50 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castle Hayne Road
81 m · 5 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Castle Hayne Road
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Take the ramp left
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
1336 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
2010 ft · 31 sec · 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 Castle Hayne and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.91 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Hayne 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 Castle Hayne to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wrightsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Castle Hayne and 6.5 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Hayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Hayne and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 9.34 mi (15.03 km).
#1 Castle Hayne
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.3557200, -77.8999900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
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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