How far is Rockingham, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Rockingham, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Wilmington.
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Start on West Washington Street
24 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Hancock Street
1391 ft · 31 sec · South Hancock Street
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Turn left onto Broad Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Street
142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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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 Rockingham 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.
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.
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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Rockingham and 67.7 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockingham and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
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 Boardman.
Dillon
Fayetteville
Florence
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.31 km).
#1 Rockingham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 8,520 |
| Coordinates | 34.9393200, -79.7739500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
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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