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.

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#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
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#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

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 14:44:44.

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 November 05, 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.

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