Origin
Long View, NC
Night in Long View on Friday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long View, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.7-mile drive from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC is perfect for a single day trip, taking just about 43 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a short 26% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick transition between destinations. Since both points are within the Southeast region and the drive is so brief, it's an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this route for a simple, no-fuss trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 43-minute journey. While 26% of the route involves highway driving, the core experience is on roads like Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 11, and Old State Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a monotonous cruise. The character of the drive is less about wide-open vistas and more about efficient navigation through local terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NC 11.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 43m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 11): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NC 87 / Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 11
Turn left onto NC 11
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NC 87 / Old State Road
Turn left onto NC 87 / Old State Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge onto US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 421; US 17 Business / South 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 421; US 17 Business / South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| NC 11 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Old State Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Highway East | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cape Fear Memorial Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Stage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long View, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on NC 11; NC 53
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
NC 11; NC 53
2
Turn left onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
3
Turn left onto NC 87
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old State Road
4
Continue on NC 87
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Stage Road
5
Merge onto US 74; US 76; NC 87
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 17; US 74; US 76
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ocean Highway East
7
Continue on US 17; US 76; US 421
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
8
Turn left onto US 421; US 17 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Wilmington, NC
Night in Wilmington on Friday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
43m 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 Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 31.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 11, Old State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Long View, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 43m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 11): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NC 87 / Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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