How far is Wilmington, NC from Mount Olive, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Mount Olive, NC is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Place in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Mount Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Mount Olive.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 403: Faison
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Faison Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Faison Highway
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Turn right onto Lees Country Club Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lees Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Breazeale Avenue
1648 ft · 40 sec · South Breazeale Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Chestnut Street
1665 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kornegay Street
34 m · 10 sec · West Kornegay Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
2272 ft · 57 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West James Street
111 m · 18 sec · West James Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Center Street
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Mount Olive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mount Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Mount Olive?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Wilmington and 40.9 miles from Mount Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Mount Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Wallace
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 Wallace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 67.43 mi (108.52 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 Mount Olive
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 35.1965500, -78.0663800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive (-78.06638, 35.19655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
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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