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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.46 mi
02h 56m
Flight
113.33 mi
182.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.33 mi
Kilometers
182.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.46 mi
Kilometers
222.83 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foxfire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-23T10:07
Arrive Foxfire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Proctorville
NC

Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Wilmington
69.2 mi
01h 28m
To Foxfire
69.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg

    856 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McFarland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Aberdeen Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ashemont Road

    70 m · 4 sec · Ashemont Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Thunder Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · Thunder Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hoffman Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Hoffman Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
64.6 mi · 47%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 24%
Aberdeen Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Hoffman Road
6.39 mi · 5%
Thunder Road
4.81 mi · 3%
Addor Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Proctorville
01h 28m from Wilmington
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Dillon

31 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

66 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

73 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

76 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Foxfire. Straight-line distance: 113.33 mi (182.39 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Foxfire

Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,061
Coordinates35.1754300, -79.5714300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Foxfire (-79.57143, 35.17543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Foxfire. The current time is 10:07:30.

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.