How far is Pine Level, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Pine Level, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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
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City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level and Wilmington.
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Start on Pine Level Church Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Level Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto M M Ray Road
3177 ft · 1 min · M M Ray Road
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Turn right onto Seven Creeks Highway
59 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Highway
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Turn left onto Ervin T Richardson Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Ervin T Richardson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Britton Highway East
5.8 mi · 10 min · New Britton Highway East
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Continue on Whiteville Road Northwest
12.7 mi · 17 min · Whiteville Road Northwest
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Take the ramp left
1584 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway West
30.1 mi · 41 min · Ocean Highway West
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17
2647 ft · 38 sec
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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 Pine Level 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.
Ocean Highway West
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway West
30.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 Pine Level and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Level to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Shallotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Pine Level and 29.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Level and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Shallotte
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 Shallotte.
Wilmington, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Level and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 43.49 mi (69.99 km).
#1 Pine Level
Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,080 |
| Coordinates | 34.1065600, -78.6916800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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