How far is Wilmington, NC from Rocky Point, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Rocky Point, NC is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Rocky Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Rocky Point.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 133: Castle Hayne, Burgaw
1015 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 97th interstate Road
1117 ft · 24 sec · 97th interstate Road
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Continue on Castle Hayne Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Castle Hayne Road
107 m · 6 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Castle Hayne Road
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Turn left
3051 ft · 47 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Rocky Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Castle Hayne Road
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
6.47 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Clear near Rocky Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Rocky Point?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Skippers Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Wilmington and 9.4 miles from Rocky Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Clear near Rocky Point.
Stop Ideas Near Skippers Corner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Skippers Corner.
Wilmington, NC
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Kinston, NC
Havelock, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.87 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 Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4351700, -77.8877600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-77.88776, 34.43517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.29 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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