How far is Wilmington, NC from Salisbury, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Salisbury, NC is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotland 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 Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Salisbury.
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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
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right
28.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Salisbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Avenue
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Continue on Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1624 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Church Street
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Continue on US 52
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 52
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road
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Turn left onto Stokes Ferry Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Stokes Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto East Innes Street
1.6 mi · 5 min · East Innes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Innes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Salisbury.
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
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60.1 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Wilmington and 102.8 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg
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 East Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 174.61 mi (281.01 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 Salisbury
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 33,821 |
| Coordinates | 35.6709700, -80.4742300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-80.47423, 35.67097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
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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