How far is Hemby Bridge, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Hemby Bridge, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.63 mi
02h 58m
Flight
164.1 mi
264.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.92 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hemby Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemby Bridge
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemby Bridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
NC

Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina

From Hemby Bridge
91.2 mi
01h 29m
To Wilmington
91.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

    901 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Expressway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  19. 19

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
91 mi · 50%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 18%
Monroe Expressway
16.4 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Ocean Highway East
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
01h 29m from Hemby Bridge
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hemby Bridge and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hemby Bridge to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Hemby Bridge and 91.4 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hemby Bridge and Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prospect, 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 Prospect.

RAIL

Dillon

37 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

51 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemby Bridge and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 164.1 mi (264.1 km).

Hemby Bridge

#1 Hemby Bridge

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

Population1,846
Coordinates35.1037100, -80.6279800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.628116, 35.103634)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
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.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.4 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.8 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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

There is no time difference between Hemby Bridge and Wilmington. The current time is 03:55:38.

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.