Origin
Andrews, NC
Morning in Andrews on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC
Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
412.5 mi
664 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 42m
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6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 412.5 miles and takes about 6h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Business 19, Bryson City for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.3 miles from Andrews, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 53m drive with frequent turns across 412.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Business 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bryson City | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on Cherry Street
72 ft
·
11 sec
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Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Business 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Business 19
4
Take the ramp straight toward Bryson City
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Bryson City
5
Merge slight left onto US 19
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 19
6
Continue on US Highway 19
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19
7
Turn left
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
18 mi
·
23 min
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I 40 East: Asheville
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
23 mi
·
27 min
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I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
10
Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
12
Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
14
Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
James A. Callahan Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
16
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
17
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
18
Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
20
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
21
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
22
Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
23
Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
387 ft
·
11 sec
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NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
24
Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Brookshire Boulevard
25
Continue on Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
26
Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
27
Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
358 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
29
Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Independence Expressway
30
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
31
Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
32
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
33
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
34
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
35
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
36
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
37
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
38
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
39
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
40
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
41
Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
42
Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
43
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
44
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
45
Continue on American Indian Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
46
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
47
Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ocean Highway East
48
Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
49
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Street
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.3 miles from Andrews, NC, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
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 91 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.3 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Andrews, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Andrews, NC
This is one driving day of about 412.5 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Andrews, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.3 mi from Andrews, NC · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
206 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206.3 miles from Andrews, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilmington, NC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.02 one way
$132.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $71.93 | $143.86 |
| premium | $4.78 | $77.60 | $155.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.64 | $183.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.31 | $19.80 |
| Efficient EV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.09 | $16.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165 | 2 | $57.75 | $26.40 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Wilmington, NC
Morning in Wilmington on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Boiling Springs, NC
206 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
6h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 412.5 miles and takes about 6h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Business 19, Bryson City. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206.3 miles from Andrews, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Andrews, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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