How far is Robbins, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Robbins, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.08 mi
02h 45m
Flight
125.08 mi
201.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.08 mi
Kilometers
201.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.08 mi
Kilometers
230.26 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Robbins
Wed, May 13, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbins
2026-05-13T16:11
Arrive Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbins
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lumberton
NC

County seat in North Carolina

From Robbins
77.5 mi
01h 22m
To Wilmington
65.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robbins and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horner Street

    116 m · 19 sec · Horner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Rockingham Street

    108 m · 13 sec · South Rockingham Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Mount Carmel Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Hill Church Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Beulah Hill Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    1350 ft · 31 sec · NC 211 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501

    35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501

    61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto McFarland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Highland Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  26. 26

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
64.7 mi · 45%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 24%
Mount Carmel Road
7.38 mi · 5%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.82 mi · 5%
Beulah Hill Church Road
6.54 mi · 5%
Poindexter Street
5.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

59.8 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumberton
01h 22m from Robbins
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robbins and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Lumberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Robbins and 65.6 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robbins and Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Lumberton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lumberton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lumberton.

RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

50 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

71 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbins and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 125.08 mi (201.29 km).

Robbins

#1 Robbins

City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,241
Coordinates35.4340300, -79.5869700
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Horner Street (-79.586996, 35.43397)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.11 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.22 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.00 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $4.78 $24.13 $48.26
Diesel $5.62 $28.40 $56.80

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbins and Wilmington. The current time is 16:11:43.

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.