Origin
Fearrington Village, NC
Late night in Fearrington Village on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
163.2 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fearrington Village, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 163.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Creekwood, Village Way, Chapel Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from Fearrington Village, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 163.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Creekwood is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creekwood | — | — |
| Village Way | — | — |
| Chapel Hill Road | — | — |
| Mount Gilead Church Road | — | — |
| NC 540 | — | — |
| Triangle Expressway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| SR 42 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Creekwood
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fearrington Village, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on Trestle Leaf
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trestle Leaf
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Creekwood
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Creekwood
3
Turn right onto Village Way
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Village Way
4
Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Mount Gilead Church Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Gilead Church Road
6
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 540 Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Triangle Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 East: Wilmington
10
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
12
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
13
Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Road
14
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
15
Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kerr Avenue
16
Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
17
Turn left onto South 16th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Street
18
Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wooster Street
19
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 3rd Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.6 miles from Fearrington Village, NC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fearrington Village, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fearrington Village, NC
This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fearrington Village, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.6 mi from Fearrington Village, NC · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Fearrington Village, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilmington, NC
The final approach into Wilmington, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wilmington, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.52 one way
$51.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wilmington, NC
Late night in Wilmington on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Pine Level, NC
82 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 163.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creekwood, Village Way, Chapel Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.6 miles from Fearrington Village, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fearrington Village, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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