How far is Wilmington, NC from Apex, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilmington and Apex is 116.05 miles (186.77 km).
Flight distance from Wilmington, NC to Apex, NC is 116.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Wilmington to Apex with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilmington, North Carolina to Apex, North Carolina is: 144.61 miles (232.72 km) by car.
Driving from Wilmington to Apex will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. It is located in the Research Triangle region of the state. Apex is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apex Nature Preserve and the Apex Museum.
| Population | 64388 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°43'58"N 78°51'1"W |
| Latitude | 35.7326500 |
| Longitude | -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Apex: North Salem Street (-78.850246,35.73263)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Apex
The distance between Wilmington and Apex is 233 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 35 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 Wilmington and Apex. The current time is 05:40:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.32 liters (5.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Apex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Apex is $16.46 (diesel $21.65).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.46 | $18.53 | $20.46 | $21.65 |
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 Wilmington and Apex (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
