How far is Wilmington, NC from Eastover, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Eastover, NC is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Eastover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Eastover.
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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
13.6 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
30.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 95 North: Benson
1262 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Murphy Road
1677 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Murphy Road
2281 ft · 42 sec · Murphy Road
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Turn right onto Dunn Road
2932 ft · 57 sec · Dunn Road
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Turn left onto School Street
1083 ft · 52 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Middle Road
2665 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Tom Geddie Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Tom Geddie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tom Geddie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Eastover.
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
Take the exit slight right
30.4 mi · 00h 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 Eastover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Eastover?
The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Wilmington and 44.9 miles from Eastover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Eastover.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
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 Mount Olive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Eastover. Straight-line distance: 77.53 mi (124.78 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 Eastover
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 35.1000000, -78.8000000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastover (-78.8, 35.1)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
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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