How far is Hillsborough, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hillsborough and Wilmington is 143.49 miles (230.93 km).
Flight distance from Hillsborough, NC to Wilmington, NC is 143.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Hillsborough to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hillsborough, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 171.99 miles (276.8 km) by car.
Driving from Hillsborough to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Hillsborough
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°4'32"N 79°5'59"W |
| Latitude | 36.0754200 |
| Longitude | -79.0997300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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 Hillsborough and Wilmington
The distance between Hillsborough and Wilmington is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Hillsborough and Wilmington. The current time is 07:26:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.97 liters (6.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hillsborough and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hillsborough to Wilmington is $19.58 (diesel $25.75).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $19.58 | $22.04 | $24.34 | $25.75 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hillsborough and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
