Distance from Oak Island, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina

Oak Island Wilmington
Total Distance
48.2 mi
(77.6 km)
Travel Time
53 minutes

The driving distance from Oak Island, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is 48.2 mi (77.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 15.8 mi (25.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 53 minutes

We found 2 routes between Oak Island and Wilmington.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
NC-906 and US-17 N
33.4 mi
53.7 km
44 minutes
I-140
48.2 mi
77.6 km
53 minutes

Route Directions

Take NC-906 to US-17 N
12.3 mi
16 min
Continue on US-17 N. Take I-140 to US-117 S/N College Rd in Wilmington
35.9 mi
37 min

Route Directions

Take NC-906 to US-17 N
12.3 mi
16 min
Continue on US-17 N. Take US-76 E to Oleander Dr in Wilmington
21.1 mi
28 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Oak Island, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina covers 33.4 miles (54 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 44 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (33-48 miles / 54-78 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Oak Island

Starting Point

St James, North Carolina

36 mi to destination

1 mi
Coolvale, North Carolina

27 mi to destination

2 mi
Funston, North Carolina

Traveled 18 mi from origin

2 mi
Kendall Chapel, North Carolina

Traveled 27 mi from origin

1 mi
Silver Lake, North Carolina

9 mi to destination

1 mi
Wilmington

Destination