How far is Fearrington Village, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fearrington Village and Wilmington.
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Start on Trestle Leaf
902 ft · 42 sec · Trestle Leaf
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Creekwood
980 ft · 44 sec · Creekwood
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Turn right onto Village Way
1249 ft · 57 sec · Village Way
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mount Gilead Church Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Mount Gilead Church Road
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Fearrington Village and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fearrington Village and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fearrington Village to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keener is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Fearrington Village and 85.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fearrington Village and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Keener
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 Keener.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fearrington Village and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 126.85 mi (204.14 km).
#1 Fearrington Village
Township in Chatham County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.8037600, -79.0902900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
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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