Trip from Angier, NC to Wilmington, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

117.7 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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

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human settlement in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

Angier, NC

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Trip Overview

This 121.8-mile drive from Angier, NC, to Wilmington, NC, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Pearidge Road, Piney Grove Road, and Massengill Pond Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19. This route offers a straightforward local drive through the Southeast region, perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. It's a simple, direct path connecting two points within North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Angier, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	94.6 mi	1h 41m
Massengill Pond Road	3.1 mi	4m
Market Street	2.3 mi	4m
Elevation Road	2.1 mi	2m
East Depot Street	2 mi	3m
Byrdtown Road	1.9 mi	2m
Piney Grove Road	1.9 mi	2m
Benson Hardee Road	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 94.6 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NC 210

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Depot Street

Turn right onto Pearidge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pearidge Road

Continue on Piney Grove Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove Road

Continue on Massengill Pond Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Massengill Pond Road

Continue on Old Fairground Road

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Old Fairground Road

Turn left onto Benson Hardee Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Benson Hardee Road

Turn left onto Elevation Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Elevation Road

Turn right onto NC 50

0.8 mi · 1 min · NC 50

Turn left onto Byrdtown Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Byrdtown Road

At end of road, turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Woodall Dairy Road

Turn right onto Federal Road Extension

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Federal Road Extension

Turn left onto NC 242

0.1 mi · 10 sec · NC 242

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 40

95 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 40

Continue on US 117; NC 132

1.2 mi · 1 min · North College Road

Turn right onto US 74

1.1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue

Turn right onto US 17 Business

2.3 mi · 4 min · Market Street

Turn left onto South 16th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 16th Street

Turn right onto US 17; US 76

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wooster Street

Turn right onto US 17 Business

92 ft · 2 sec · South 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

US 17 Business

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 1-day trip of under two hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving Angier in the morning or early afternoon should get you to Wilmington with plenty of daylight. With no highway stretches, you won't be dealing with high-speed traffic, but do be mindful of the numerous turns on roads like Pearidge Road and Piney Grove Road, which are characteristic of this route. The $19 fuel cost is minimal, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Plan for brief pauses as needed, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the drive.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Angier, NC, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 26 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Angier, 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 Angier, NC

This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Angier, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 94.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

place in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wallace, NC

59 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

Dunn, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wallace, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Angier, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.6

Wallace, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 109.3

Wilmington, North Carolina

+19106864175

Visit website

Duplin Winery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.2

Rose Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19102893888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Pearidge Road

Turn right onto Pearidge Road

Navigation decision point

12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | NC 50

Turn right onto NC 50

Navigation decision point

15 mi into trip | ~21m in | Woodall Dairy Road

At end of road, turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road

Navigation decision point

15.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | NC 242

Turn left onto NC 242

Navigation decision point

15.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.41 one way

$36.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$20.12	$40.25
premium	$4.70	$21.78	$43.57
diesel	$5.61	$25.99	$51.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65
Efficient EV	29.4	$10.30	$4.71
EV Truck/SUV	47.1	$16.48	$7.53

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Angier, NC

Late night in Angier on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilmington, NC

Late night in Wilmington on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

3 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 18m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 97.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The journey consists entirely of local roads, meaning you'll be navigating a more intimate network of streets rather than high-speed thoroughfares. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' provided, the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in direction. This type of driving requires consistent attention and can feel more engaging than a monotonous interstate cruise. You'll experience a continuous local road feel throughout the entire 121.8 miles.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 94.6 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Massengill Pond Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Pearidge Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Pearidge Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (NC 50): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (Woodall Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Wilmington, NC

Full guide →

Wilmington is a city in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It is the county seat of New Hanover County, and home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and a large historic district. It is convenient to nearby beaches, and is a relatively short drive from the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, SC, and the I-95 corridor.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilmington, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Angier, NC

Wilmington, NC

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Moores Creek National Battlefield

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Wilmington, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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