Origin
Manteo, NC
Afternoon in Manteo on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
228.9 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 228.9 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 64, Andrews Street, Weyerhaeuser Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.5 miles from Manteo, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 228.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 64 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrews Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Weyerhaeuser Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Marine Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilmington Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Jay Burney Jr Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 64
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manteo, NC and Wilmington, NC.
1
Start on N US Highway 64
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
N US Highway 64
2
Take the ramp slight right
180 ft
·
5 sec
3
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
24 min
4
Keep slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
5
Turn left onto Andrews Street
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Andrews Street
6
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
7
Take the exit slight left
384 ft
·
17 sec
8
Turn left
22 mi
·
27 min
9
Turn slight left
6.9 mi
·
7 min
10
Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Weyerhaeuser Road
11
Continue on Washington Post Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Post Road
12
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
56 sec
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US 17 South: Jacksonville
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Marine Boulevard
16
Continue on North Marine Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Marine Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Wilmington Highway
18
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
7 min
19
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
12 min
20
Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
22
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
23
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ocean Highway East
25
Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
26
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 3rd Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.5 miles from Manteo, NC, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.5 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Manteo, 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 Manteo, NC
This is one driving day of about 228.9 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manteo, 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 114.5 mi from Manteo, NC · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Manteo, 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
$36.63 one way
$73.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.85 | $101.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.03 | $10.99 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.05 | $14.65 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Wilmington on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC covers 228.9 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 64, Andrews Street, Weyerhaeuser Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.5 miles from Manteo, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manteo, NC to Wilmington, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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