How far is Wilmington, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilmington and Durham is 133.54 miles (214.92 km).
Flight distance from Wilmington, NC to Durham, NC is 133.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Wilmington to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilmington, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 157.88 miles (254.08 km) by car.
Driving from Wilmington to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 19 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 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Durham
The distance between Wilmington and Durham is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Durham. The current time is 05:13:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.09 liters (5.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Durham is $17.97 (diesel $23.64).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.97 | $20.23 | $22.34 | $23.64 |
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 Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
