How far is Raleigh, NC from Wilmington, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Raleigh and Wilmington is 113.83 miles (183.2 km).

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, NC is 113.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Raleigh to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 132.66 miles (213.5 km) by car.

Driving from Raleigh to Wilmington will take approximately 01 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Raleigh and Wilmington

The distance between Raleigh and Wilmington is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Raleigh and Wilmington. The current time is 09:08:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.72 liters (4.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Raleigh and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Raleigh to Wilmington is $15.1 (diesel $19.86).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $15.1 $17 $18.77 $19.86

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 Raleigh and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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