How far is Wilmington, NC from Fairfield Harbour, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Fairfield Harbour, NC is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
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.
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Fairfield Harbour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Fairfield Harbour.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Broad Creek Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · Broad Creek Road
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Turn right onto Cassowary Lane
144 m · 25 sec · Cassowary Lane
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Turn right onto Caracara Drive
2179 ft · 2 min · Caracara Drive
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Turn left onto Pelican Drive
1 km · 2 min · Pelican Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pelican Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Fairfield Harbour.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Harbour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Fairfield Harbour?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 53.9 miles from Wilmington and 53.9 miles from Fairfield Harbour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Harbour.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, NC
Havelock, NC
New Bern, NC
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Fairfield Harbour. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.4 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 Fairfield Harbour
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,952 |
| Coordinates | 35.0765500, -76.9635600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Harbour (-76.96356, 35.07655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
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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