How far is Wilmington, NC from Hemby Bridge, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Hemby Bridge, NC is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.46 mi
03h 43m
Flight
164.1 mi
264.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.46 mi
Kilometers
293.64 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemby Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Hemby Bridge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
NC

Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina

From Wilmington
91.2 mi
01h 51m
To Hemby Bridge
91.3 mi
01h 51m

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
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Hemby Bridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Hemby Bridge.

  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

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail

    1678 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Indian Trail Fairview Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail Fairview Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Hemby Bridge.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
91.9 mi · 50%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 18%
Monroe Expressway
16.5 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.92 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
01h 51m from Wilmington
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Hemby Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Hemby Bridge?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Wilmington and 91.3 miles from Hemby Bridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Hemby Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Dillon

37 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

51 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Hemby Bridge. Straight-line distance: 164.1 mi (264.1 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hemby Bridge

#2 Hemby Bridge

City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,846
Coordinates35.1037100, -80.6279800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Hemby Bridge (-80.62798, 35.10371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 Hemby Bridge. The current time is 06:53:26.

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.