How far is Wesley Chapel, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from Wesley Chapel, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.43 mi
03h 01m
Flight
164.33 mi
264.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.33 mi
Kilometers
264.47 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.43 mi
Kilometers
298.42 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Wesley Chapel
Sat, May 30, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesley Chapel
2026-05-30T07:37
Arrive Wilmington
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesley Chapel
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
Prospect
NC

Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina

From Wesley Chapel
91.5 mi
01h 30m
To Wilmington
94 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wesley Chapel and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Price Point Drive

    20 m · 5 sec · Price Point Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Weddington Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Weddington Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Dickerson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  23. 23

    Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesley Chapel and Wilmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
96.4 mi · 52%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 18%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Weddington Road
5.8 mi · 3%
West Roosevelt Boulevard
5.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
01h 30m from Wesley Chapel
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wesley Chapel and Chance Rain Showers 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 Wesley Chapel to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Wesley Chapel and 94 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wesley Chapel and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

37 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

51 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesley Chapel and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.47 km).

Wesley Chapel

#1 Wesley Chapel

Village in the United States

Population9,476
Coordinates35.0070900, -80.6745100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Price Point Drive (-80.674431, 35.007077)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wesley Chapel and Wilmington. The current time is 07:37:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.