How far is Southport, NC from Wilmington, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Southport and Wilmington is 21.46 miles (34.53 km).

Flight distance from Southport, NC to Wilmington, NC is 21.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Southport, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 28.12 miles (45.26 km) by car.

Driving from Southport to Wilmington will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.

#1 Southport

City in North Carolina, United States

Population	4088
GPS Coordinates	33°55'18"N 78°1'13"W
Latitude	33.9215600
Longitude	-78.0202700
Altitude	5
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Southport: North Howe Street (-78.020225,33.921569)
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time Between Southport and Wilmington

The distance between Southport and Wilmington is 45 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Southport and Wilmington. The current time is 19:01:47.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.76 liters (0.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Southport and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Southport to Wilmington is $3.2 (diesel $4.21).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$3.2	$3.6	$3.98	$4.21

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Southport and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.