How far is Wilmington, NC from Zebulon, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Zebulon, NC is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 42m.
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 North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Zebulon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Zebulon.
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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
77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 701: Newton Grove
1281 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Hobbton Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Hobbton Highway
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Continue on Clinton Street
2710 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle
92 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
14.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
598 ft · 27 sec · Devils Racetrack Road
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Turn left
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
2081 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Buffalo Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Buffalo Road
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Turn right onto Live Oak Church Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Live Oak Church Road
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Arendell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Zebulon.
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
77 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Zebulon?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Wilmington and 65.7 miles from Zebulon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.
Stop Ideas Near Turkey
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 Turkey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 112.42 mi (180.92 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 Zebulon
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,514 |
| Coordinates | 35.8243200, -78.3147200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zebulon (-78.31472, 35.82432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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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