How far is Fairview, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Fairview, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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.
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Wilmington.
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Start on Concord Highway
18 m · 8 sec · Concord Highway
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Take the exit slight left
151 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi · 4 min · 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 Fairview 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 01h 13m
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 Fairview and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Fairview and 93 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke
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 Pembroke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 160.24 mi (257.88 km).
#1 Fairview
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.1384800, -80.5375700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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