How far is Silver Lake, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Wilmington.
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Start on Yulan Drive
10 m · 7 sec · Yulan Drive
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Turn left onto Cornus Drive
1032 ft · 51 sec · Cornus Drive
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Turn left onto Carya Drive
134 m · 21 sec · Carya Drive
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Turn right onto Ilex Drive
156 m · 28 sec · Ilex Drive
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Turn left onto Silver Terra Drive
1561 ft · 1 min · Silver Terra Drive
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Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burnett Boulevard
1370 ft · 33 sec · Burnett Boulevard
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Silver Lake and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Carolina Beach Road
Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
4.33 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Silver Lake and 3.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Belville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 5.6 mi (9.02 km).
#1 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,598 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -77.9136000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
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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