How far is Wilmington, NC from Angier, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Angier, NC is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Angier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Angier.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 242: Benson
1273 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road
1367 ft · 26 sec · Woodall Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Federal Road Extension
750 ft · 15 sec · Federal Road Extension
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Turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road
2825 ft · 47 sec · Woodall Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Byrdtown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Byrdtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Elevation Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Elevation Road
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Turn right onto Benson Hardee Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Benson Hardee Road
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Turn right onto Old Fairground Road
3262 ft · 51 sec · Old Fairground Road
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Continue on Massengill Pond Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Massengill Pond Road
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Continue on Piney Grove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Piney Grove Road
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Continue on Pearidge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pearidge Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Angier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Angier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Angier?
The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Wilmington and 59.2 miles from Angier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Angier.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Angier. Straight-line distance: 99.33 mi (159.86 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Angier
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,494 |
| Coordinates | 35.5071000, -78.7391800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angier (-78.73918, 35.5071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
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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