How far is Wilmington, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilmington and Cary is 118.09 miles (190.04 km).
Flight distance from Wilmington, NC to Cary, NC is 118.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Wilmington to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilmington, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 141.11 miles (227.1 km) by car.
Driving from Wilmington to Cary will take approximately 02 hours 05 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 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173587 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.7915400 |
| Longitude | -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cary: North Academy Street (-78.781127,35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Cary
The distance between Wilmington and Cary is 227 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 31 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 Cary. The current time is 05:46:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.85 liters (4.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Cary is $16.06 (diesel $21.13).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.06 | $18.08 | $19.97 | $21.13 |
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 Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
