How far is Wilmington, NC from Mar-Mac, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Mar-Mac, NC is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
93.17 mi
01h 51m
Flight
76.89 mi
123.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.94 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-23T08:27
Arrive Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

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
Teachey
NC

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

From Wilmington
46.7 mi
00h 55m
To Mar-Mac
46.5 mi
00h 55m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Mar-Mac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Mar-Mac.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 403: Faison

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Faison Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · Faison Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gainey Drive

    1795 ft · 46 sec · Gainey Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sandhill Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sandhill Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Old Grantham Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 25 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    63 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Mar-Mac.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
64.6 mi · 69%
Faison Highway
18.9 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.74 mi · 5%
South 3rd Street
1.71 mi · 2%
North College Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Sandhill Drive
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

64.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teachey
00h 55m from Wilmington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Mar-Mac?

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Teachey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Wilmington and 46.5 miles from Mar-Mac.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Stop Ideas Near Teachey

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

54 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

59 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

68 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Mar-Mac. Straight-line distance: 76.89 mi (123.75 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 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Mar-Mac (-78.05582, 35.33488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.06
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.03 $26.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.57 $29.14
Premium $4.78 $15.72 $31.44
Diesel $5.62 $18.50 $37.01

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 Mar-Mac. The current time is 08:27:58.

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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.