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Weekend Drives from Wilmington, NC

Routes

24

Avg Distance

118 mi

Avg Drive

2h 28m

Destinations

24

Wilmington, NC sits within easy reach of 20 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 20 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 130 miles.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Wilmington, NC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Wilmington, NC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes from Wilmington, NC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 20 unique destinations. Average distance is about 130 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Wilmington, NC → Rose Hill, NC

49.9 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Wilmington, NC → Calabash, NC

48 mi 1h 5m Score: 5/10

Wilmington, NC → Mount Olive, NC

49.3 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Chadbourn, NC

54.4 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

Wilmington, NC → Kinston, NC

87.3 mi 1h 55m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Benson, NC

102.6 mi 1h 56m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Brices Creek, NC

89.8 mi 2h 6m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Holly Springs, NC

93.9 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Angier, NC

118.5 mi 2h 17m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Ayden, NC

105.8 mi 2h 20m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Raleigh, NC

129.9 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Spring Hope, NC

107.9 mi 2h 30m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → West Raleigh, NC

133.3 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Beaufort, NC

104.8 mi 2h 32m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Windsor, NC

114.3 mi 2h 32m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → City of Greenville, NC

115.2 mi 2h 33m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Cary, NC

139.6 mi 2h 37m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Broadway, NC

133.8 mi 2h 44m Score: 8/10

Wilmington, NC → Gorman, NC

160.2 mi 3h 1m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Belhaven, NC

152.5 mi 3h 25m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Windsor, NC

159.4 mi 3h 29m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Alamance, NC

191.9 mi 3h 37m Score: 10/10

Wilmington, NC → Ahoskie, NC

177.3 mi 3h 54m Score: 9/10

Wilmington, NC → Greensboro, NC

208.6 mi 3h 59m Score: 10/10

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