Origin
Ogden, NC
Morning in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden, NC to Wilmington, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Ogden to Wilmington, you are looking at a quick 8.8-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short hop within the Southeast region of North Carolina is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily rely on Market Street, Wooster Street, and South 16th Street to get to your destination. Since this is a local transit between two nearby points, it is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | 7 mi | 13m |
| Wooster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 16th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Middle Sound Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— 7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on US 17
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right
519 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn right onto Middle Sound Loop Road
251 ft
·
6 sec
·
Middle Sound Loop Road
4
Turn left onto US 17
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto South 16th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Street
6
Turn right onto US 17; US 76
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wooster Street
7
Turn right onto US 17 Business
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middle Sound Loop Road
Turn right onto Middle Sound Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 / Market Street
Turn left onto US 17 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South 16th Street
Turn left onto South 16th Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 17; US 76 / Wooster Street
Turn right onto US 17; US 76 / Wooster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
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
8 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route features zero highway miles. The personality of this trip is defined by city navigation, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7 miles along Market Street. Because you are traveling entirely on local roads, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The transition from Ogden into Wilmington is direct and consistent, lacking the monotony of long interstate stretches. You should prepare for a driving experience that requires more attention to local signage and intersections than typical highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Middle Sound Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 17 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Market Street. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Middle Sound Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 17 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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