How far is Wilmington, NC from Warsaw, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Warsaw, NC is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Warsaw.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
50.6 mi · 54 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 117: Warsaw
2501 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Warsaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Burgaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Wilmington and 31.1 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Burgaw
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 Burgaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 54.1 mi (87.06 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 Warsaw
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,084 |
| Coordinates | 34.9993300, -78.0911000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-78.0911, 34.99933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
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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