How far is Wilmington, NC from Ahoskie, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Ahoskie, NC is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Wilmington and Ahoskie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Ahoskie.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
1565 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
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Continue on NC 11
12.3 mi · 17 min · NC 11
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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 East King Street
2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
61 m · 3 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 22 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Southwest Bypass
17.4 mi · 19 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, NC 11, NC 903: Greenville, Bethel
2635 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Memorial Drive
23.1 mi · 30 min · North Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1578 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
718 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
52 m · 8 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Ahoskie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Ahoskie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Ahoskie?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Wilmington and 88.5 miles from Ahoskie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Ahoskie.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Ahoskie. Straight-line distance: 152.36 mi (245.2 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ahoskie (-76.98468, 36.28682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.80 | $49.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
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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