How far is Seven Lakes, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Seven Lakes, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 02h 34m.
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.
County seat in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Lakes and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Lakes and Wilmington.
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Start on the route
703 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
2484 ft · 2 min · East Shenandoah Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
111 m · 24 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Seven Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto NC 211 Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · NC 211 Highway
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Poindexter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15;US 501
35 m · 2 sec · US 15;US 501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15;US 501
61 m · 3 sec · US 15;US 501
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Turn straight
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Turn slight left onto McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Continue on Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 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 Seven Lakes 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seven Lakes and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seven Lakes to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 72.6 miles from Seven Lakes and 74.6 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seven Lakes and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Lumberton
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 Lumberton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seven Lakes and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 117.24 mi (188.68 km).
#1 Seven Lakes
Township in Moore County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,888 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784900, -79.5644800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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