How far is Pinetops, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Pinetops, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinetops and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinetops and Wilmington.
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Start on South 2nd Street
1668 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2434 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Green Street
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
129 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit right
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I 40
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Pinetops and Wilmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40
Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 01h 10m
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 Pinetops and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinetops to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Pinetops and 72.8 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinetops and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
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 Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinetops and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.01 km).
#1 Pinetops
City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 35.7884900, -77.6377500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
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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