How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Wilmington.
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Start on West Academy Street
18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto North Carolina Highway 42
5.2 mi · 7 min · North Carolina Highway 42
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
1 km · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn right onto Two Claude Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Two Claude Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Honeycutt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Honeycutt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fairground Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Ennis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ennis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 50
1987 ft · 42 sec · NC Highway 50
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Fuquay-Varina 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.
NC Highway 50
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 64.2 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 105.64 mi (170.01 km).
#1 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.78 | $35.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
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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