How far is Half Moon, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Half Moon, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Half Moon and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon and Wilmington.
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Start on Ramsey Road
29 m · 9 sec · Ramsey Road
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Turn left onto Gum Branch Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gum Branch Road
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Turn right onto Henderson Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Henderson Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Henderson Drive
2260 ft · 49 sec · Henderson Drive
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Turn right onto Marine Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Wilmington Highway
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
1336 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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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 Half Moon 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
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Half Moon and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Half Moon to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Surf City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Half Moon and 32.4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Half Moon and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Surf City
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 Surf City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 49.83 mi (80.2 km).
#1 Half Moon
Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 8,352 |
| Coordinates | 34.8260000, -77.4594100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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