How far is Wilmington, NC from Moyock, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Moyock, NC is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Moyock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Moyock.
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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
42.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
42.1 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Elizabeth Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Camden Crossway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Camden Crossway
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Continue on Camden Causeway
1 mi · 2 min · Camden Causeway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
9.2 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Caratoke Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Caratoke Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caratoke Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Moyock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 17 North
Take the exit right
42.1 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny near Moyock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Moyock?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Chocowinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Wilmington and 116.1 miles from Moyock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Moyock.
Stop Ideas Near Chocowinity
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 Chocowinity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Moyock. Straight-line distance: 187.42 mi (301.63 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 Moyock
Township in Currituck County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 36.5246000, -76.1782700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moyock (-76.17827, 36.5246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
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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