Origin
Long View, NC
Morning in Long View on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long View, 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
43m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long View, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.7-mile drive from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC is perfect for a single day trip, taking just about 43 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a short 26% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick transition between destinations. Since both points are within the Southeast region and the drive is so brief, it's an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this route for a simple, no-fuss trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| NC 11 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Old State Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Highway East | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cape Fear Memorial Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Stage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long View, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on NC 11; NC 53
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
NC 11; NC 53
2
Turn left onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
3
Turn left onto NC 87
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old State Road
4
Continue on NC 87
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Stage Road
5
Merge onto US 74; US 76; NC 87
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 17; US 74; US 76
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ocean Highway East
7
Continue on US 17; US 76; US 421
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
8
Turn left onto US 421; US 17 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 11
Turn left onto NC 11
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NC 87 / Old State Road
Turn left onto NC 87 / Old State Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge onto US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 421; US 17 Business / South 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 421; US 17 Business / South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
SW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
5 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
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 43-minute journey. While 26% of the route involves highway driving, the core experience is on roads like Andrew Jackson Highway, NC 11, and Old State Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a monotonous cruise. The character of the drive is less about wide-open vistas and more about efficient navigation through local terrain.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NC 11.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Long View, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 43m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 11): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NC 87 / Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 43m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 11): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NC 87 / Old State Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 74; US 76; NC 87 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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