How far is Williamston, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Williamston, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 39m.
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.
City in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Wilmington.
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Start on West Main Street
1130 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1205 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
37.6 mi · 48 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Weyerhaeuser Road
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Continue on Washington Post Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
30.2 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1930 ft · 41 sec · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on North Marine Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Wilmington Highway
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
1336 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
2010 ft · 31 sec · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
551 ft · 15 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 Williamston 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.
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
37.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Williamston and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Williamston and 75.8 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamston and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
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 Maysville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 123.27 mi (198.39 km).
#1 Williamston
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.8546000, -77.0555100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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