Origin
Stallings, NC
Afternoon in Stallings on Monday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
184.6 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stallings, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 184.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stallings Road, Guion Lane, Independence Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.54 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
92.3 miles from Stallings, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 184.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stallings Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stallings Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Guion Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 74 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carroll M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Marshville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Stallings Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stallings, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on Stallings Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stallings Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stallings Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stallings Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Stallings Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stallings Road
4
Turn right onto Guion Lane
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Guion Lane
5
Continue on Independence Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Independence Boulevard
6
Take the exit slight left toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
7
Merge slight left onto Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Monroe Expressway
8
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
9
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
10
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
11
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
13
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
14
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
15
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
17
Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
18
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Continue on American Indian Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
21
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
22
Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ocean Highway East
23
Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
24
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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South 3rd Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.3 miles from Stallings, NC, or about 1h 27m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
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 Stallings, 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 Stallings, NC
This is one driving day of about 184.6 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stallings, 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 92.3 mi from Stallings, NC · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92.3 miles from Stallings, 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
$29.54 one way
$59.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
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: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.38 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.15 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Wilmington, NC
Afternoon in Wilmington on Monday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
2h 54m 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 Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 184.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stallings Road, Guion Lane, Independence Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.3 miles from Stallings, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stallings, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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