How far is Wilmington, NC from Winterville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Winterville, NC is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Winterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Winterville.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2073 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
108 m · 12 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Winterville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Winterville?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 55.1 miles from Wilmington and 55 miles from Winterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
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 Winterville. Straight-line distance: 95.18 mi (153.17 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 Winterville
City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,132 |
| Coordinates | 35.5290500, -77.4010800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winterville (-77.40108, 35.52905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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