How far is Wilmington, NC from Bayboro, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Bayboro, NC is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.57 mi
02h 33m
Flight
92.03 mi
148.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.03 mi
Kilometers
148.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.57 mi
Kilometers
184.38 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayboro
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, May 14, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-13T20:52
Arrive Bayboro
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
NC

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

From Wilmington
57.3 mi
01h 16m
To Bayboro
57.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
Bayboro Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Washington as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Bayboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Bayboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · South Marine Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on New Bern Highway

    28.6 mi · 35 min · New Bern Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    26 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Bayboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
38.8 mi · 34%
New Bern Highway
28.6 mi · 25%
US 17 North
24.8 mi · 22%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 10%
South 3rd Street
4.42 mi · 4%
South Marine Boulevard
4.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 16m from Wilmington
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Bayboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Bayboro?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Wilmington and 57.3 miles from Bayboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Bayboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

1 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

48 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

56 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Bayboro. Straight-line distance: 92.03 mi (148.1 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayboro

Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,242
Coordinates35.1429400, -76.7702100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Bayboro (-76.77021, 35.14294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Bayboro. The current time is 20:52:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.