Road Trips from Wilmington, NC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
22
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
17 total in this range
Greensboro, NC
3h 59m208.6 mi one way
Beaufort, NC
2h 32m104.8 mi one way
City of Greenville, NC
2h 33m115.2 mi one way
Brices Creek, NC
2h 6m89.8 mi one way
Durham, NC
2h 56m156.3 mi one way
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Bethel, NC
4h 15m209.9 mi one way
Winston-Salem, NC
4h 28m235.3 mi one way
Charlotte, NC
4h 3m197.6 mi one way
Banner Elk, NC
6h 45m308.2 mi one way
Jamestown, NC
4h 8m209.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Bethel, NC
4h 15m209.9 mi one way
Winston-Salem, NC
4h 28m235.3 mi one way
Greensboro, NC
3h 59m208.6 mi one way
Charlotte, NC
4h 3m197.6 mi one way
Winston-Salem, NC
4h 28m235.3 mi one way
Greensboro, NC
3h 59m208.6 mi one way
Charlotte, NC
4h 3m197.6 mi one way
Durham, NC
2h 56m156.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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