How far is Wilmington, NC from Wilsons Mills, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Wilsons Mills, NC is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duplin 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 Wilsons Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Wilsons Mills.
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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
77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 701: Newton Grove
1281 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Hobbton Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Hobbton Highway
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Continue on Clinton Street
2710 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle
92 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
14.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
598 ft · 27 sec · Devils Racetrack Road
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Turn left
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Wilson's Mills Road
1989 ft · 40 sec · Wilson's Mills Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1228 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3067 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fire Department Road
16 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Wilsons Mills.
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
77 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Wilsons Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Wilsons Mills?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Wilmington and 57.2 miles from Wilsons Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Wilsons Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Wilsons Mills. Straight-line distance: 96.7 mi (155.62 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 Wilsons Mills
Park in the United States of America
| Population | 2,277 |
| Coordinates | 35.5840500, -78.3558300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilsons Mills (-78.35583, 35.58405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.89 | $35.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
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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