How far is Clinton, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Wilmington.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lisbon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto West Butler Avenue
2126 ft · 54 sec · West Butler Avenue
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Continue on Tram Road
2120 ft · 49 sec · Tram Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 421 South, US 701 South: Elizabethtown, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Faircloth Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Faircloth Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Wilmington
2190 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Wilmington
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taylors Bridge Highway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Taylors Bridge Highway
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Continue on Delway Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Delway Highway
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Continue on Wilmington Highway
37.8 mi · 51 min · Wilmington Highway
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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 Clinton 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.
Wilmington Highway
Continue on Wilmington Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Clinton and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Clinton and 31.2 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 57.53 mi (92.59 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.32 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
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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