How far is Wilmington, NC from Foxfire, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Foxfire, NC is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Robeson County, 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 Foxfire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Foxfire.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
856 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Continue on McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Turn slight right onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road
54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ashemont Road
70 m · 4 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
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Continue on Thunder Road
4.8 mi · 11 min · Thunder Road
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Turn right onto Hoffman Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Hoffman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoffman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Foxfire.
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.
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 Foxfire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Foxfire?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Proctorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Wilmington and 69.3 miles from Foxfire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Foxfire.
Stop Ideas Near Proctorville
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 Proctorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Foxfire. Straight-line distance: 113.33 mi (182.39 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 Foxfire
Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 35.1754300, -79.5714300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foxfire (-79.57143, 35.17543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
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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