How far is Wilmington, NC from Windsor, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Windsor, NC is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Windsor.
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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
34.8 mi · 37 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
1565 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
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Continue on NC 11
12.3 mi · 17 min · NC 11
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Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Continue on East King Street
2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
61 m · 3 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 22 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Laurie Ellis Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurie Ellis Road
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Turn left onto Old Tar Road
2683 ft · 53 sec · Old Tar Road
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Turn right onto Worthington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Corey Road
53 m · 5 sec · Corey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Corey Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corey Road
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Turn right onto Essex Drive
537 ft · 24 sec · Essex Drive
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Turn left onto Buckingham Drive
2275 ft · 1 min · Buckingham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Windsor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Windsor?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beulaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Wilmington and 57.1 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Beulaville
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 Beulaville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 97.48 mi (156.88 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 Windsor
Windsor is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5529400, -77.3610800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-77.36108, 35.55294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.27 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $15.02 | $30.05 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
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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