Wilson, NC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Wilson, NC is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 96 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Wilson, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
225.1 mi
Gastonia, NC
Quickest Drive
44m
City of Greenville, NC
Plan Around Wilson, NC
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Continue From Wilson, NC
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Trips from Wilson, NC
Driving from Wilson, NC
On average, trips departing from Wilson, NC run 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 225 miles (4h 27m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Wilson, NC are Gastonia, NC (225.1 mi, 4h 27m), Burlington, NC (98.2 mi, 2h 3m), Fayetteville, NC (75.7 mi, 1h 32m), Raleigh, NC (47.4 mi, 59m), and City of Greenville, NC (35.6 mi, 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 96-mile trip from Wilson, NC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Wilson, NC and 1 routes heading into Wilson, NC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 225 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wilson, NC covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 27m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.
The average route from Wilson, NC runs about 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 96-mile trip from Wilson, NC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wilson, NC include Gastonia, NC, Burlington, NC, Fayetteville, NC and Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wilson, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
47,740
Median Income
$47,294
Median Home Value
$192,000
Median Age
39.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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