How far is Wallace, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Wallace, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pender County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallace and Wilmington.
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Start on North College Street
70 m · 15 sec · North College Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
146 m · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Norwood Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Norwood Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 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 Wallace 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.
South Norwood Street
Merge slight left
30 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Wallace and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wallace to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Saint Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Wallace and 23.2 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wallace and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Helena
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 Saint Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 35.36 mi (56.9 km).
#1 Wallace
Place in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,859 |
| Coordinates | 34.7357200, -77.9952600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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