How far is Wilmington, NC from Stuart, FL?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Stuart, FL is about 676.5 miles (1088.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 504.6 miles (812 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Stuart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Stuart.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 301 South: Florence
3028 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 301 South: Florence
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
342.4 mi · 6 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295: Jaxport Terminals, Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
9.3 mi · 11 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Beltway
7.3 mi · 8 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway
5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
202.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
9.4 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
2973 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Federal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Federal Highway
619 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Joan Jefferson Way
571 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Joan Jefferson Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
45 m · 26 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
43 m · 8 sec · Southwest Saint Lucie Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Flagler Avenue
913 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Flagler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colorado Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Colorado Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colorado Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Stuart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
342 mi · 06h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stuart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Stuart?
The road trip is about 676.5 miles (1088.8 km) and usually takes 12h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riceboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.5 miles from Wilmington and 338 miles from Stuart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 504.6 miles (812 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.9 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.49 one way or $162.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stuart.
Stop Ideas Near Riceboro
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 Riceboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 504.53 mi (811.97 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 Stuart
City in Florida
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 27.1975500, -80.2528300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stuart (-80.25283, 27.19755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1089 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 26m |
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 | $3.41 | $81.49 | $162.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.89 | $92.85 | $185.71 |
| Premium | $4.30 | $102.71 | $205.43 |
| Diesel | $5.52 | $131.86 | $263.72 |
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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