How far is Roseboro, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.93 mi
01h 18m
Flight
59.61 mi
95.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.93 mi
Kilometers
114.15 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Roseboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseboro
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseboro
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
Harrells
NC

Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

From Roseboro
34.9 mi
00h 39m
To Wilmington
36 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Roseboro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Roseboro Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elizabethtown Highway

    1 km · 53 sec · Elizabethtown Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Old Mintz Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Mintz Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Belgrade Avenue

    2798 ft · 1 min · North Belgrade Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Harrells Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Harrells Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrells Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Harrells Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clear Run School Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Clear Run School Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tomahawk Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Tomahawk Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wilmington Highway

    37.8 mi · 51 min · Wilmington Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East

    2010 ft · 31 sec · Ocean Highway East

  13. 13

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseboro 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Highway
38.6 mi · 54%
Old Mintz Highway
12.4 mi · 18%
Tomahawk Highway
6.31 mi · 9%
Harrells Highway
6.12 mi · 9%
Clear Run School Road
1.91 mi · 3%
West 2nd Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilmington Highway

Turn right onto Wilmington Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrells
00h 39m from Roseboro
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roseboro and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Harrells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Roseboro and 36 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseboro and Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Harrells

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrells, 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 Harrells.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

61 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Fayetteville

72 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

72 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

76 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.93 km).

Roseboro

#1 Roseboro

City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,183
Coordinates34.9529500, -78.5086200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Roseboro Street (-78.508732, 34.95322)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
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.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.90 $19.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.78 $11.94 $23.89
Diesel $5.62 $14.06 $28.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseboro and Wilmington. The current time is 07:00:21.

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.