How far is Nags Head, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nags Head and Wilmington is 177.55 miles (285.74 km).
Flight distance from Nags Head, NC to Wilmington, NC is 177.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Nags Head to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nags Head, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 235 miles (378.2 km) by car.
Driving from Nags Head to Wilmington will take approximately 04 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Nags Head
City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2997 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°57'27"N 75°37'27"W |
| Latitude | 35.9573900 |
| Longitude | -75.6240600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 Nags Head and Wilmington
The distance between Nags Head and Wilmington is 378 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 12 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 Nags Head and Wilmington. The current time is 07:46:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.39 liters (8.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nags Head and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nags Head to Wilmington is $26.75 (diesel $35.18).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $26.75 | $30.11 | $33.25 | $35.18 |
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 Nags Head and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Maine, NC to Nags Head 319.43 miles (514 km)
Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Nags Head 198.88 miles (320 km)
