How far is Wilmington, NC from Grifton, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Grifton, NC is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 12m.
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.
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 Grifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Grifton.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grifton Hugo Road
1484 ft · 23 sec · Grifton Hugo Road
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Continue on West Contentnea Drive
1278 ft · 31 sec · West Contentnea Drive
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
2481 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1080 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Gordon Street
102 m · 15 sec · South Gordon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Grifton.
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 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 Grifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Grifton?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Greenevers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Wilmington and 49.6 miles from Grifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Grifton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenevers
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 Greenevers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Grifton. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.68 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: Grifton (-77.43746, 35.37266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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