How far is Wilmington, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Fuquay-Varina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Fuquay-Varina.
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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
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 210: Smithfield, Angier
1095 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC Highway 50
1987 ft · 42 sec · NC Highway 50
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Turn left onto Ennis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ennis Road
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Turn right onto Old Fairground Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Honeycutt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Honeycutt Road
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Turn right onto Two Claude Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Two Claude Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto North Carolina Highway 42
5.2 mi · 7 min · North Carolina Highway 42
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At the end of the road, turn right
134 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Fuquay-Varina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Fuquay-Varina?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Wilmington and 63.3 miles from Fuquay-Varina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 105.64 mi (170.01 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 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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