How far is Wilmington, NC from Belhaven, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Belhaven, NC is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Belhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Belhaven.
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Start on South 3rd Street
113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Continue on Market Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on New Bern Highway
28.6 mi · 35 min · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2858 ft · 52 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on John Small Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · John Small Avenue
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Continue on US 264
4.3 mi · 6 min · US 264
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Continue straight
128 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
556 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road
3 mi · 4 min · Seed Tick Neck Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Belhaven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Belhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Belhaven?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Wilmington and 76.2 miles from Belhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Belhaven.
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 Wilmington and Belhaven. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 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 |
#2 Belhaven
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 35.5401700, -76.6229900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belhaven (-76.62299, 35.54017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
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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