Midway North Carolina Map

About Midway, North Carolina

Midway is a locality in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,742. The population density is 234.7 people per km². Midway is located at 35.9751°N, 80.2204°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Midway is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27320, 28681, 28382.

Midway holds its own against the persistent, salt-heavy breath of the Atlantic Ocean, which lingers only six miles to the east, tempering the warmth of the humid afternoon air. It lies 34.8 miles west-southwest of Elizabeth City, NC (from Elizabeth City, NC: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-northeast of Windsor. The land here remains stubbornly flat, a low-lying expanse where the moisture-rich soil supports dense thickets and stretches of open field that seem to absorb the fading golden light. Only a mile away, the quiet currents of Salmon Creek trace a slow path through the terrain, sustaining the verdant growth within the Salmon Creek-Nichols Farm as it edges toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Ahoskie Ridge on the horizon. The atmosphere carries a weight of dampness that softens the edges of the day, turning the evening sky into a canvas of bruised purples and soft, muted grays.

Midway maintains a steady, deliberate pace of life that reflects the quiet industry of those who work the land and navigate the nearby waterways. While the distant Wood Island remains a feature of the coastal periphery, the local economy draws its strength from the cycles of the seasons and the enduring traditions of the surrounding landscape. The proximity to Salmon Creek-Nichols Farm provides a sanctuary for both local wildlife and those seeking a quiet respite, grounding the identity of Midway in a deep connection to its immediate, unpretentious environment. Far from the reach of the distant mountains, the character of the place is defined by the simple, repetitive labor of the harvest and the singular, salty clarity of the air that drifts in from the coast to meet the inland fields.

About This Midway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midway, North Carolina. Coordinates: 35.975135, -80.220448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Midway includes the ZIP code (27320, 28681, 28382), telephone area code (704, 980, 336), county seat of Bertie County (Windsor), and school district assignment (Davidson County Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.