How far is Wilmington, NC from Plymouth, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Plymouth, NC is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Plymouth.
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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
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
677 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn uturn
58 m · 19 sec
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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 Plymouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Market Street
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Pollocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Wilmington and 79.3 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Pollocksville
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 Pollocksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 132.04 mi (212.5 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 Plymouth
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.8668300, -76.7485600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-76.74856, 35.86683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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