How far is Trinity, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Trinity, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.3 mi
03h 11m
Flight
163.35 mi
262.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.35 mi
Kilometers
262.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332.01 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Wed, Apr 29, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Trinity
Wed, Apr 29, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-29T06:33
Arrive Wilmington
Wed, Apr 29, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Trinity
101.7 mi
01h 35m
To Wilmington
104.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trinity and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2647 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    107 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cedar Square Road

    1337 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Square Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamlet Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

    12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  19. 19

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trinity 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
70.1 mi · 34%
Cedar Square Road
65.1 mi · 32%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 16%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
North Main Street
4.81 mi · 2%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cedar Square Road

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
01h 35m from Trinity
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Trinity and Mostly Cloudy near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trinity to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 101.7 miles from Trinity and 104.6 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Trinity and Mostly Cloudy near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

26 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinity and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 163.35 mi (262.89 km).

Trinity

#1 Trinity

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population6,639
Coordinates35.8945800, -79.9908700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 62 (-79.990859, 35.894578)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $28.84
Round trip
$57.67
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.84 $57.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.24 $64.49
Premium $4.78 $34.78 $69.57
Diesel $5.62 $40.94 $81.89

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Trinity and Wilmington. The current time is 06:33:52.

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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.