How far is South Rosemary, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from South Rosemary, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Rosemary and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Rosemary and Wilmington.
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Start on South Penny Street
854 ft · 43 sec · South Penny Street
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Turn left onto Karen Street
124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street
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Turn right onto North Zoo Road
1161 ft · 30 sec · North Zoo Road
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Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
656 ft · 9 sec · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue on West Littleton Road
3 mi · 3 min · West Littleton Road
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Take the exit right
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
52.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-795 South, US 264: Goldsboro, Raleigh, Wilson
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 East, US 264 East
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 264 East, I 587 East, I 795 South
1320 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I 40
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 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 South Rosemary 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.
I 40
Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Rosemary and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Rosemary to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Mar-Mac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from South Rosemary and 92.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Rosemary and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Mar-Mac
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 Mar-Mac.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Rosemary and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 154.42 mi (248.51 km).
#1 South Rosemary
Township in Halifax County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,836 |
| Coordinates | 36.4515400, -77.6972000 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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