Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
193.7 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Michael Ken
The drive from Alamance, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 193.7 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 62 E, Alamance Road, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.8 miles from Alamance, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 193.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 62 E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alamance Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Hunt Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North College Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Alamance, NC and Wilmington, NC.
Start on Cardinal Lane
Turn right onto S NC Highway 62 E
Continue on Alamance Road
Take the ramp right toward I 40 East, I 85 North: Graham
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
Keep slight left
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
Continue on North College Road
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto South 16th Street
Turn right onto Wooster Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alamance, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamance, NC
This is one driving day of about 193.7 miles and 2h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.8 mi from Alamance, NC · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from Alamance, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Wilmington, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wilmington, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.21 one way
$60.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.78 | $67.55 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.44 | $72.87 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.89 | $85.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.95 | $7.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Alamance on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Wilmington on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Angier, NC
97 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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