How far is Foxfire, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Foxfire, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foxfire and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foxfire and Wilmington.
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Start on Hoffman Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Hoffman Road
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Turn left onto Thunder Road
4.8 mi · 11 min · Thunder Road
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Continue on Addor Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
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Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 15;US 501
8 m · 1 sec · US 15;US 501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501
61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501
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Turn straight
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Turn slight left onto McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Continue on Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 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 Foxfire 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 Foxfire and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foxfire to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Proctorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Foxfire and 69.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foxfire and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Proctorville
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 Proctorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foxfire and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 113.33 mi (182.39 km).
#1 Foxfire
Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 35.1754300, -79.5714300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
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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