How far is Durham, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Durham and Wilmington is 133.54 miles (214.92 km).
Flight distance from Durham, NC to Wilmington, NC is 133.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Durham to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Durham, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 158.68 miles (255.38 km) by car.
Driving from Durham to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.
| Population | 124794 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W |
| Latitude | 34.2257300 |
| Longitude | -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time Between Durham and Wilmington
The distance between Durham and Wilmington is 255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Durham and Wilmington. The current time is 01:59:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.2 liters (5.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Durham and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Durham to Wilmington is $18.06 (diesel $23.76).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.06 | $20.33 | $22.45 | $23.76 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Durham and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
