How far is Wilmington, NC from Stedman, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Stedman, NC is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in 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 Stedman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Stedman.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
38.3 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto Tomahawk Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Tomahawk Highway
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Turn right onto Clear Run School Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clear Run School Road
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Continue on Harrells Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Harrells Highway
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Continue on Harrells Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Harrells Highway
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Continue on North Belgrade Avenue
2798 ft · 1 min · North Belgrade Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Old Mintz Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Mintz Highway
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Continue on Elizabethtown Highway
1 km · 53 sec · Elizabethtown Highway
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Continue on West Roseboro Street
2826 ft · 1 min · West Roseboro Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2710 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roseboro Highway
128 m · 7 sec · Roseboro Highway
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Take the exit slight left
119 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Roseboro Highway
1880 ft · 29 sec · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Clinton Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clinton Road
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Take the exit slight left toward Stedman
137 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Clinton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Stedman.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 3rd Street
Take the exit slight right
38.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stedman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Stedman?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Harrells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Wilmington and 40.4 miles from Stedman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 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 Stedman.
Stop Ideas Near Harrells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Stedman. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.23 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 Stedman
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 35.0135000, -78.6939100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stedman (-78.69391, 35.0135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.62 | $25.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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