How far is Wilmington, NC from Rockfish, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Rockfish, NC is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 02h 12m.
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 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 Rockfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Rockfish.
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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
13.6 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
59.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto School Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chicken Foot Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward John McMillan Road
90 m · 5 sec · John McMillan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto John McMillan Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · John McMillan Road
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Continue on Council Road
147 m · 15 sec · Council Road
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Turn right onto East Green Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Green Springs Road
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Continue on Canady Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Canady Road
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Continue on Natural View Drive
1430 ft · 47 sec · Natural View Drive
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Turn left onto Parkton Road
717 ft · 11 sec · Parkton Road
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Continue on Leeper Road
106 m · 7 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 295 North: Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 295 North: Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
4 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Camden Road
1936 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Road
2 mi · 3 min · Camden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockfish Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rockfish Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockfish Road
31 m · 2 sec · Rockfish Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Rockfish.
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
Take the exit slight right
59.1 mi · 01h 20m
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 Rockfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Rockfish?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Wilmington and 47.7 miles from Rockfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Rockfish.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
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 Mount Olive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Rockfish. Straight-line distance: 82.92 mi (133.44 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 Rockfish
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.9926600, -79.0661400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockfish (-79.06614, 34.99266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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