How far is Wilmington, NC from Rolesville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Rolesville, NC is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Rolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Rolesville.
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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
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2659 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
1087 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Louisburg Road
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Take the exit slight left
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Rolesville.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Rolesville?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Wilmington and 71.8 miles from Rolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
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 Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Rolesville. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.43 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 Rolesville
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,882 |
| Coordinates | 35.9232100, -78.4575000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolesville (-78.4575, 35.92321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.51 | $57.03 |
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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