How far is Thomasville, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Thomasville, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Wilmington.
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Start on West Main Street
40 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Randolph Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Randolph Street
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Continue on Randolph Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Randolph Street
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Turn straight
1790 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Lambeth Road
751 ft · 20 sec · Lambeth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennedy Road
2674 ft · 51 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn slight left onto Fuller Mill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Fuller Mill Road
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Continue on Finch Farm Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finch Farm Road
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Turn right onto Tabernacle Church Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tabernacle Church Road
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Turn sharp left onto Gallimore Town Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gallimore Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue
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Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Street
142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 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 Thomasville 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Thomasville and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Thomasville and 108.2 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomasville and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg
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 East Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 166.48 mi (267.93 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.73 | $83.46 |
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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