Origin
Wilmington, NC
Late night in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, NC to Broadway, 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 44m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Broadway, NC
Timur Zh
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 .
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.
1
Start on US 17 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
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.
3
Turn left onto US 117; NC 132
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
6
Merge onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 79
Toward NC 50, NC 242: Benson, Newton Grove
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto NC 50; NC 242
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NC 50; NC 242
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on NC 50; NC 242
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on NC 27
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 27
12
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
165 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
14
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
191 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
16
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
17
Merge onto US 421; NC 27
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 421 TRK
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Street
20
Turn right onto US 421
13 mi
·
17 min
·
West Front Street
21
Turn right onto Seminole Road
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Seminole Road
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
23
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
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Open the route before leaving Wilmington, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 114 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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.
5
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
8
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
5
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
6
114 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
Leslie Campbell Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Broadway, NC
Late night in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.6 mi on Michael Jordan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Starting 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 44m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.6 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. 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.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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