How far is Wilmington, NC from Thomasville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Thomasville, NC is about 208.2 miles (335 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Scotland 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 Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Thomasville.
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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
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
48 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington
1265 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
11.7 mi · 15 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Turn right onto Gallimore Town Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gallimore Town Road
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Turn sharp right onto Tabernacle Church Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tabernacle Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Finch Farm Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finch Farm Road
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Continue on Fuller Mill Road North
4.5 mi · 7 min · Fuller Mill Road North
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Road
2674 ft · 56 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Lambeth Road
751 ft · 23 sec · Lambeth Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Randolph Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
40 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Thomasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Wilmington and 104.1 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Laurinburg
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 Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 166.48 mi (267.93 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 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.11 | $58.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.55 | $65.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.34 | $82.67 |
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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