How far is Wilmington, NC from Richlands, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Richlands, NC is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pender County, 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 Richlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Richlands.
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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
21.6 mi · 23 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
2656 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
938 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Cypress Creek Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto Back Swamp Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Back Swamp Road
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Continue on Cypress Creek Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cypress Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Catherine Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn left onto Fowler Manning Road
3.2 mi · 9 min · Fowler Manning Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gregory Fork Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Gregory Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richlands Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
1205 ft · 31 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wilmington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Richlands.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Richlands?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Burgaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Wilmington and 32.2 miles from Richlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Stop Ideas Near Burgaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Richlands. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 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 Richlands
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 34.8993300, -77.5466300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richlands (-77.54663, 34.89933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
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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