How far is Wilmington, NC from Midway, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Midway, NC is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Midway.
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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
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1109 ft · 15 sec · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
19.3 mi · 22 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
1320 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
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Continue on Taylorsville Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right onto Millersville Road
1279 ft · 37 sec · Millersville Road
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Turn right onto Hepler Road
143 m · 22 sec · Hepler Road
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Turn left onto Kerley Road
721 ft · 32 sec · Kerley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kerley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Midway.
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
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Midway?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
East Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Wilmington and 126.3 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near East Rockingham
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 East Rockingham.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Dillon
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Midway. Straight-line distance: 213.8 mi (344.07 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 Midway
Incorporated town in Davidson County
| Population | 4,951 |
| Coordinates | 35.9073500, -81.1186900 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-81.11869, 35.90735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.29 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.57 | $85.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.11 | $100.22 |
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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