How far is Wilmington, NC from Selma, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Selma, NC is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 11m.
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.
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Selma.
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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
77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 701: Newton Grove
1281 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Hobbton Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Hobbton Highway
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Continue on Clinton Street
2710 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle
92 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
14.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
598 ft · 27 sec · Devils Racetrack Road
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Turn left
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1888 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Ricks Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Ricks Road
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Turn right onto South Pollock Street
1 km · 1 min · South Pollock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pollock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Selma.
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
77 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Selma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Selma?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Wilmington and 54.8 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Selma.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Selma. Straight-line distance: 92.59 mi (149.01 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 Selma
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.5365500, -78.2844400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selma (-78.28444, 35.53655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
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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