How far is Snow Hill, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Snow Hill, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.3 mi
01h 48m
Flight
86 mi
138.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86 mi
Kilometers
138.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.46 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Snow Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Hill
2026-04-18T12:30
Arrive Wilmington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Hill
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
Magnolia
NC

Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States

From Snow Hill
52 mi
00h 54m
To Wilmington
53.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Harper Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Harper Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Smith-Grady Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burncoat Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Burncoat Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Piney Grove Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Piney Grove Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    60 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    25 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1578 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    47.1 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wooster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snow Hill and Wilmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Piney Grove Road
51.2 mi · 49%
West Harper Street
17.5 mi · 17%
Hardy Bridge Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Burncoat Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Market Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Smith-Grady Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Piney Grove Road

Merge slight left

47.1 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 54m from Snow Hill
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Snow Hill and 53.3 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snow Hill and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

55 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

58 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

60 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

74 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Hill and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.41 km).

Snow Hill

#1 Snow Hill

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates35.4515500, -77.6810900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Harper Street (-77.68074, 35.451005)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.47
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.73 $29.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.78 $17.77 $35.55
Diesel $5.62 $20.92 $41.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Snow Hill and Wilmington. The current time is 12:30:59.

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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.