How far is Wilmington, NC from Stanfield, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Stanfield, NC is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.44 mi
03h 44m
Flight
157.21 mi
253 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.44 mi
Kilometers
285.57 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Stanfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pembroke
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Wilmington
88.7 mi
01h 52m
To Stanfield
88.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Stanfield.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1912 ft · 25 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.6 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Big Lick Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Big Lick Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Stanly Street

    2731 ft · 1 min · West Stanly Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stanly Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
91.9 mi · 52%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 19%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
25 mi · 14%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 8%
Big Lick Road
4.91 mi · 3%
East Caswell Street
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
01h 52m from Wilmington
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Stanfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Stanfield?

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Wilmington and 88.8 miles from Stanfield.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Stanfield.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pembroke, 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 Pembroke.

RAIL

Dillon

33 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

50 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

51 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

58 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Stanfield. Straight-line distance: 157.21 mi (253 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Stanfield

#2 Stanfield

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

Population1,552
Coordinates35.2334800, -80.4270100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Stanfield (-80.42701, 35.23348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Stanfield. The current time is 02:02:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.