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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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 18m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Roseboro Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Roseboro Street
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Continue on Elizabethtown Highway
1 km · 53 sec · Elizabethtown Highway
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Turn straight onto Old Mintz Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Mintz Highway
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Belgrade Avenue
2798 ft · 1 min · North Belgrade Avenue
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Continue on Harrells Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Harrells Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrells Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Harrells Highway
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Continue on Clear Run School Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clear Run School Road
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Turn left onto Tomahawk Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Tomahawk Highway
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Turn right onto Wilmington Highway
37.8 mi · 51 min · Wilmington Highway
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
2010 ft · 31 sec · 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 Roseboro 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.93 km).
#1 Roseboro
City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.9529500, -78.5086200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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