How far is Wilmington, NC from Norlina, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Norlina, NC is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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 03h 41m.
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 Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Norlina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Norlina.
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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
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2659 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
1087 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
34.8 mi · 47 min · Capital Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Norlina.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 Mostly Sunny near Norlina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Norlina?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Wilmington and 92.7 miles from Norlina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Norlina.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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 Newton Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Norlina. Straight-line distance: 154.05 mi (247.92 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 Norlina
City in Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,040 |
| Coordinates | 36.4457000, -78.1983300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norlina (-78.19833, 36.4457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.30 | $62.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
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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