How far is Pine Level, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Pine Level, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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 Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Level and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level and Wilmington.
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Start on North Peedin Avenue
20 m · 5 sec · North Peedin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1948 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Selma Pine Level Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Selma Pine Level Road
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Continue on East Anderson Street
891 ft · 17 sec · East Anderson Street
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Take the ramp right
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
1027 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto US 701, NC 96
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Weeks Circle
86 m · 7 sec · Clinton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Clinton Street
2718 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Hobbton Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Hobbton Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 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 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.
Hobbton Highway
Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
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 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Pine Level and 58.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Level and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Level and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 90.56 mi (145.75 km).
#1 Pine Level
City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,861 |
| Coordinates | 35.5132200, -78.2444400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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