How far is Wilmington, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.84 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.72 mi
123.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.72 mi
Kilometers
123.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.84 mi
Kilometers
138.15 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Mon, Apr 20, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-20T00:40
Arrive Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Mount Olive
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Wilmington
42.9 mi
00h 59m
To Hope Mills
42.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Hope Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Hope Mills.

  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

    13.6 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    73 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto School Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · School Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chicken Foot Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chicken Foot Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Chicken Foot Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Chicken Foot Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Chicken Foot Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Hope Mills.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
72.7 mi · 85%
Chicken Foot Road
4.89 mi · 6%
School Road
2.69 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.88 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Take the exit slight right

59.1 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Olive
00h 59m from Wilmington
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 42.9 miles from Wilmington and 42.9 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

59 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
BUS

Wilmington, NC

75 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Southern Pines

98 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 76.72 mi (123.47 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

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

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.42 $26.84
Premium $4.78 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.62 $17.04 $34.08

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Hope Mills. The current time is 00:40:35.

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.