How far is Ahoskie, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Ahoskie, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ahoskie and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahoskie and Wilmington.
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Start on 1st Street
52 m · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
718 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1578 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Academy Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Academy Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
42.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit right toward US 264 West, NC 11 Bypass South
2351 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 41 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2453 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on NC 11
1.3 km · 1 min · NC 11
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Continue on North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Front Street
9 mi · 13 min · North Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Jackson Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahoskie and Wilmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Academy Street
Continue straight
42.6 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ahoskie and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ahoskie to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Ahoskie and 91.7 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahoskie and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kinston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ahoskie and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 152.36 mi (245.2 km).
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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