How far is Richlands, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Richlands, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlands and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlands and Wilmington.
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Start on South Wilmington Street
1205 ft · 38 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto Richlands Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn right onto Gregory Fork Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Gregory Fork Road
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Turn left onto Fowler Manning Road
3.2 mi · 9 min · Fowler Manning Road
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Turn right onto Catherine Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Continue on Back Swamp Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Back Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cypress Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
938 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp left
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 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 Richlands and Wilmington.
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.
Cypress Creek Road
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richlands 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 Richlands to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Burgaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Richlands and 39.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richlands and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Burgaw
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 Burgaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 km).
#1 Richlands
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 34.8993300, -77.5466300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
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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