How far is Liberty, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Liberty, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 462.3 miles (744 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366 miles (589 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Union County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Wilmington.
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Start on the route
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US 64
2.5 mi · 3 min · West US 64
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Turn right onto Blairsville Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Blairsville Highway
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Continue on Murphy Highway
10.7 mi · 15 min · Murphy Highway
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Street
614 ft · 14 sec · Blue Ridge Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Martin Street
1818 ft · 46 sec · Hunt Martin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Street
2199 ft · 44 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Gainesville Highway
27.4 mi · 33 min · Gainesville Highway
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto East Kytle Street
9 mi · 14 min · East Kytle Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
1867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
37.6 mi · 43 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley
1671 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
49.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
2677 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, US 74 East: Whiteville, Wilmington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
14.5 mi · 16 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 Liberty and Wilmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 462.3 miles (744 km) and usually takes 07h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jaars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.9 miles from Liberty and 236.4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366 miles (589 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.60 one way or $129.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Jaars
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 Jaars.
Charlotte
Gastonia
Camden
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 366.01 mi (589.03 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,671 |
| Coordinates | 35.1231300, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| 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: 744 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $64.60 | $129.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $72.24 | $144.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $77.93 | $155.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $91.73 | $183.45 |
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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