How far is Salem, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Wilmington is 235.57 miles (379.11 km).
Flight distance from Salem, NC to Wilmington, NC is 235.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Salem to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 278.39 miles (448.02 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Wilmington will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Salem
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
| Population | 2218 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°41'55"N 81°41'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.6987400 |
| Longitude | -81.6970400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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 Salem and Wilmington
The distance between Salem and Wilmington is 448 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 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 Salem and Wilmington. The current time is 14:38:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.19 liters (9.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Wilmington is $31.69 (diesel $41.68).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $31.69 | $35.67 | $39.39 | $41.68 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
