Origin
Mocksville, NC
Afternoon in Mocksville on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mocksville, NC to Wilmington, NC
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
226.4 mi
364 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mocksville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mocksville to Wilmington covers 226.4 miles across the Southeast, making for a manageable 4-hour and 39-minute journey. Because the total duration is under five hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of driving. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the trek. While the route connects two distinct parts of North Carolina, the drive remains straightforward enough that you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from inland areas toward the coast, providing a steady pace for your travels.
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
113.2 miles from Mocksville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile that balances quick highway transit with more varied local road conditions. With 36% of your time spent on highways, you will navigate a combination of the Andrew Jackson Highway, I-73, and the American Indian Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Andrew Jackson Highway, covering 70.1 miles of the trip. The road personality shifts as you progress, requiring you to remain alert during the transition between major thoroughfares and smaller connecting routes. This blend ensures the drive doesn't feel like a monotonous interstate grind, keeping the journey engaging from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 64 / Lexington Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 226.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 64 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 64 / Lexington Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Lexington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
18 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64...
7
19.7 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 East: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward US 64 East: Asheboro
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344A
Toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Roc...
7
94.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 70.1 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 73 | 47.2 mi | 51m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| US 64 | 28.8 mi | 38m |
| Lexington Road | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| US 220 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Hamlet Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mocksville, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on East Depot Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Depot Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the none lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 64
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 East: Asheboro
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344A
Toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
6
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
7
Take the exit onto US 220
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Avenue
9
Continue on US 74 BUS
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamlet Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Raleigh Street
11
Turn right onto US 74 BUS
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
12
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 74
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
15
Continue on US 74; NC 130
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 17; US 74; US 76
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ocean Highway East
17
Continue on US 17; US 76; US 421
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
18
Turn left onto US 421; US 17 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, departing early in the morning will help you avoid potential traffic and arrive in Wilmington with plenty of daylight to spare. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the nearly 5-hour duration can become fatiguing without a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer stretches on the Andrew Jackson Highway, as service intervals can vary. Because you only have one planned stop, use that time effectively to refuel and grab a snack so you can complete the remaining mileage without further interruption. This flexibility allows you to manage your own pace while maintaining a direct heading toward the coast.
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 113.2 miles from Mocksville, NC, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 miles.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 25m 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 48m
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 Mocksville, 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 Mocksville, NC
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mocksville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Mocksville, NC · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Mocksville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
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
$36.23 one way
$72.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Wilmington, NC
Afternoon in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Archdale, NC
113 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.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mocksville, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, I 73, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Mocksville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.23 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 226.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 64 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mocksville, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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