How far is Wilmington, NC from Maxton, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Maxton, NC is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Maxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Maxton.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business, US 74 Alternate: Maxton
1463 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
147 m · 8 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Saunders Street
1762 ft · 30 sec · East Saunders Street
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Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto South Patterson
58 m · 4 sec · South Patterson
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Patterson
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Maxton.
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
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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 Maxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Maxton?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Whiteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Wilmington and 48.4 miles from Maxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Maxton.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteville
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 Whiteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Maxton. Straight-line distance: 87.38 mi (140.62 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 Maxton
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 34.7351600, -79.3489300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maxton (-79.34893, 34.73516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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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