How far is Murraysville, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Murraysville, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.36 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.36 mi
11.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.06 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Murraysville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murraysville
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murraysville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kings Grant
NC

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

From Murraysville
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Wilmington
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Murraysville and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murraysville and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Murrayville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bavarian Lane

    151 m · 12 sec · Bavarian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North College Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wooster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Road
2.4 mi · 26%
Market Street
2.26 mi · 24%
Murrayville Road
1.43 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.07 mi · 11%
Wooster Street
0.99 mi · 11%
North Kerr Avenue
0.78 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Turn right onto Market Street

2.26 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kings Grant
00h 08m from Murraysville
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murraysville and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murraysville to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kings Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Murraysville and 4.5 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murraysville and Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Kings Grant

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kings Grant and the surrounding midpoint area.
Founders Park
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Founders Park

Leland , NC
113 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451
Rating 4.5/5 56 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Lanier Parking
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Lanier Parking

Wrightsville Beach , NC
321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Rating 2.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Leland Police-Animal Control

Leland , NC
102 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451
Rating 4.2/5 12 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Grant.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

2 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

68 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

111 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Kinston, NC

112 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murraysville and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.85 km).

Murraysville

#1 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.847589, 34.295709)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 Murraysville and Wilmington. The current time is 03:54:18.

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.