How far is Lillington, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Lillington, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lillington and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lillington and Wilmington.
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Start on the route
4 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
92.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 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 Lillington 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
92.1 mi · 01h 39m
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 Lillington and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lillington to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Lillington and 46.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lillington and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lillington and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 94.96 mi (152.82 km).
#1 Lillington
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 35.3993300, -78.8158500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.73 | $35.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
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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