How far is Wilmington, NC from Spring Hope, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Spring Hope, NC is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.89 mi
02h 30m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.89 mi
Kilometers
173.64 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hope
Mon, May 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Mon, May 25, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Spring Hope
Mon, May 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
NC

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

From Wilmington
54 mi
01h 15m
To Spring Hope
53.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
Spring Hope Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Washington as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Spring Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Spring Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · South Marine Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on New Bern Highway

    28.6 mi · 35 min · New Bern Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Vanceboro Road

    1254 ft · 35 sec · Old Vanceboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Delights Church Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · Saint Delights Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Hope Church Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Spring Hope Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Truitt Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Truitt Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truitt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Spring Hope.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
38.8 mi · 36%
New Bern Highway
28.6 mi · 27%
US 17 North
12.1 mi · 11%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 11%
South 3rd Street
4.42 mi · 4%
Saint Delights Church Road
4.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 15m from Wilmington
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spring Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Spring Hope?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Wilmington and 53.9 miles from Spring Hope.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spring Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

1 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

48 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

56 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Spring Hope. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.3 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Hope

Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates35.1951600, -76.9793900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Spring Hope (-76.97939, 35.19516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.87 $33.75
Premium $4.78 $18.20 $36.41
Diesel $5.62 $21.43 $42.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Spring Hope. The current time is 08:53:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.