How far is Forest Oaks, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Forest Oaks, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Oaks and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Oaks and Wilmington.
-
1
Start on the route
1446 ft · 2 min
-
2
Turn left onto Forest Oaks Drive
1.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Oaks Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Liberty Road
-
4
Turn right onto Company Mill Road
2354 ft · 1 min · Company Mill Road
-
5
Turn left onto Woody Mill Road, Company Mill Road
1389 ft · 36 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 26 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
-
8
Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
-
9
Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
-
16
Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
-
17
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
-
18
Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
-
19
Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
-
20
Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
-
21
Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
-
22
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Oaks 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 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Forest Oaks and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Oaks to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Forest Oaks and 76.9 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Oaks and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Oaks and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 157.29 mi (253.13 km).
#1 Forest Oaks
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,890 |
| Coordinates | 35.9881900, -79.7061400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.81 | $69.63 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.