How far is Erwin, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Erwin, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.86 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.66 mi
139.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.66 mi
Kilometers
139.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.86 mi
Kilometers
151.06 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Erwin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive Wilmington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Magnolia
NC

Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States

From Erwin
52.9 mi
00h 53m
To Wilmington
40.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erwin and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erwin and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Chief Joseph Lane

    11 m · 1 sec · Chief Joseph Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Denim Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Denim Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Masonic Road

    1372 ft · 33 sec · Masonic Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Cumberland Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · West Cumberland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wooster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erwin and Wilmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cumberland Street
82.7 mi · 88%
Market Street
2.26 mi · 2%
North College Road
1.19 mi · 1%
East Jackson Boulevard
1.12 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.07 mi · 1%
Wooster Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Cumberland Street

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 53m from Erwin
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erwin to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Erwin and 40.9 miles from Wilmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erwin and Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Magnolia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magnolia.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

55 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

58 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

60 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

74 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 86.66 mi (139.47 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,202
Coordinates35.3268300, -78.6761300
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Chief Joseph Lane (-78.676131, 35.32692)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.78 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.62 $18.62 $37.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Erwin and Wilmington. The current time is 09:34:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.