How far is Suffolk, VA from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Wilmington, NC is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Wilmington.
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Start on South Saratoga Street
1196 ft · 33 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Turn slight left onto Fayette Street
118 m · 13 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Carolina Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Carolina Road
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Turn straight onto Whaleyville Boulevard
13.3 mi · 19 min · Whaleyville Boulevard
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Continue on United States Highway 13
9.5 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 13
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Turn straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Short Cut Road
56.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Short Cut Road
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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 Suffolk and Wilmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Short Cut Road
Continue on Short Cut Road
56.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Suffolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Ayden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Suffolk and 107.4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suffolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Ayden
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 Ayden.
Greenville, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 189.08 mi (304.29 km).
#1 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.27 | $72.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.69 | $85.37 |
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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