How far is Wilmington, NC from Murfreesboro, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Murfreesboro, NC is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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 04h 12m.
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.
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Murfreesboro.
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 403: Faison
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Faison Highway
18.4 mi · 24 min · Faison Highway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 46: Gaston, Garysburg
1003 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2126 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Murfreesboro.
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
64.6 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Pikeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Wilmington and 104.8 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pikeville
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 Pikeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 160.41 mi (258.15 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 Murfreesboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,868 |
| Coordinates | 36.4423800, -77.0985800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murfreesboro (-77.09858, 36.44238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.77 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
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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