Trip from Wilmington, NC to Broadway, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

133.8 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

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

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Trip Overview

This 133.8-mile drive from Wilmington, NC, to Broadway, NC, will take you approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of North Carolina. You'll primarily be on local roads, with about 11% on highways, and the estimated fuel cost is around $21. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so plan for a more engaging driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day.

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

66.9 miles from Wilmington, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 133.8-mile journey. While only 11% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter a significant stretch of 92.6 miles on Michael Jordan Highway, offering a more sustained driving experience before transitioning back to local roads. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it promises a more varied feel as you navigate through different road types. Be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns as you make your way from Wilmington to Broadway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Michael Jordan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 92.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Martin Luther King Jr Parkway.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

101.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward NC 50, NC 242: Benson, Newton Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 79 Toward NC 50, NC 242: Benson, Newton Grove

102.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

114 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | Leslie Campbell Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wilmington, NC and Broadway, NC, road signs point toward Fayetteville and Newton Grove.

Fayetteville

100.2 mi in | ~1h 51m

Newton Grove

101.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Michael Jordan Highway	92.6 mi	1h 39m
West Front Street	12.6 mi	17m
NC 27	8.9 mi	13m
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway	4.7 mi	6m
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard	3.3 mi	4m
Leslie Campbell Avenue	2 mi	3m
South 3rd Street	1.7 mi	3m
I 95	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Michael Jordan Highway — 92.6 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 17 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 117; NC 132

1.2 mi · 1 min · North College Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Michael Jordan Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

Merge onto I 95

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 79 Toward NC 50, NC 242: Benson, Newton Grove Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NC 50; NC 242

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 50; NC 242

73 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street

Continue on NC 50; NC 242

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on NC 27

8.9 mi · 13 min · NC 27

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

165 ft · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

191 ft · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

Merge onto US 421; NC 27

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 421 TRK

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 10th Street

Turn right onto US 421

13 mi · 17 min · West Front Street

Turn right onto Seminole Road

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Seminole Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 44-minute duration and the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Leaving Wilmington in the morning will give you ample time to reach Broadway with flexibility for any unexpected delays. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so ensure your tank is full before departing. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially when transitioning from the longest stretch on Michael Jordan Highway to more local roads, as the frequent turns require constant awareness. One stop is recommended, so plan it strategically to break up the driving without losing momentum.

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 66.9 miles from Wilmington, NC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 29 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.9 miles or 1h 16m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadway, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wilmington, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wilmington, NC

This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Wilmington, 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 Michael Jordan Highway for about 92.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.9 mi from Wilmington, NC · 1h 16m into the drive

city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunn, NC

67 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

Burgaw, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wallace, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Wilmington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.

Arriving in Broadway, NC

The final approach into Broadway, 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 Broadway, 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

$20.92 one way

$41.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.88	$45.76
premium	$4.70	$24.76	$49.53
diesel	$5.61	$29.54	$59.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.1	$14.05	$6.42
Efficient EV	33.5	$11.71	$5.35
EV Truck/SUV	53.5	$18.73	$8.56

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wilmington, NC

Night in Wilmington on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broadway, NC

Night in Broadway on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

14 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

2h 44m 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 Wilmington, NC to Broadway, NC covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, West Front Street, NC 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Wilmington, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.92 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.

Between Wilmington, NC and Broadway, NC, road signs point toward Fayetteville and Newton Grove.

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Trip from Wilmington, NC to Broadway, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Broadway, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wilmington, NC

Broadway, NC

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 44m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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