How far is Wilmington, NC from Weldon, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Weldon, NC is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.99 mi
03h 23m
Flight
153.37 mi
246.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.37 mi
Kilometers
246.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.99 mi
Kilometers
284.83 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brogden
NC

Census designated place

From Wilmington
88.6 mi
01h 41m
To Weldon
88.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Weldon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Weldon.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 403: Faison

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Faison Highway

    18.4 mi · 24 min · Faison Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    113 m · 20 sec · Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Weldon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
64.6 mi · 37%
I 95 North
53.6 mi · 30%
Faison Highway
48.7 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.74 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
1.71 mi · 1%
North College Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brogden
01h 41m from Wilmington
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Weldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Weldon?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Brogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Wilmington and 88.4 miles from Weldon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Weldon.

Stop Ideas Near Brogden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brogden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brogden.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

12 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

35 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

41 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Wilson

49 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Weldon. Straight-line distance: 153.37 mi (246.82 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Weldon

#2 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Weldon (-77.59553, 36.4271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.51
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.76 $49.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.68 $55.36
Premium $4.78 $29.86 $59.72
Diesel $5.62 $35.15 $70.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Weldon. The current time is 06:44:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.