How far is Wilmington, NC from Blowing Rock, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Blowing Rock, NC is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Blowing Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Blowing Rock.
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Start on South 3rd Street
113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 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
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
1736 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
49.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Continue on Blowing Rock Boulevard
18.5 mi · 29 min · Blowing Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Lenoir Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Lenoir Turnpike
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Continue on Valley Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Ransom Street
98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Blowing Rock.
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
60.1 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blowing Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Blowing Rock?
The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Wilmington and 145.3 miles from Blowing Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blowing Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro
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 Wadesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Blowing Rock. Straight-line distance: 248.65 mi (400.17 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 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blowing Rock (-81.67761, 36.13513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $40.60 | $81.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.40 | $90.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.97 | $97.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.65 | $115.29 |
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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