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Trip from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

235.2 mi

378 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bermuda Run, NC, NC

Bermuda Run, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 235.2 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on the route, Harper 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 $36.78 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

117.6 miles from Bermuda Run, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 235.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 235.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
the route
Harper Road
I 40 East
I 74 East
US 220 South
West Broad Avenue
Hamlet Avenue
Raleigh Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: the route — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Run, NC and Wilmington, NC.

1

Start on Bermuda Run Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bermuda Run Drive
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

13 ft · the route
3

Exit the roundabout

1.0 mi · 1 min
4

Turn left onto Harper Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Harper Road
5

Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Winston-Salem

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 40 East: Winston-Salem
6

Merge slight left

13 mi · 15 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

89 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 74 East: High Point
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 220 South: Rockingham
9

Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue
10

Continue on Hamlet Avenue

3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
11

Turn left onto Raleigh Street

466 ft · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
12

Turn right onto Spring Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Spring Street
13

Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

13 mi · 16 min · East Hamlet Avenue
14

Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

10 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
15

Continue on American Indian Highway

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway
16

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

60 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
17

Continue on Ocean Highway East

3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East
18

Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
19

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South 3rd Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.6 miles from Bermuda Run, NC, or about 1h 55m 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 52 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.6 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

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 Bermuda Run, 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 Bermuda Run, NC

This is one driving day of about 235.2 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Bermuda Run, 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 117.6 mi from Bermuda Run, NC · 1h 55m into the drive

town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheraw, SC

118 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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheraw, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Bermuda Run, 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

$36.78 one way

$73.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.22 $80.43
premium $4.70 $43.53 $87.06
diesel $5.61 $51.93 $103.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.6 0 $24.70 $11.29
Efficient EV 58.8 0 $20.58 $9.41
EV Truck/SUV 94.1 1 $32.93 $15.05

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bermuda Run, NC

Afternoon in Bermuda Run on Friday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilmington, NC

Afternoon in Wilmington on Friday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 50m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 235.2 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are the route, Harper Road, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.6 miles from Bermuda Run, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bermuda Run, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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