How far is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wrightsville Beach and Durham is 138.21 miles (222.42 km).
Flight distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Durham, NC is 138.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Wrightsville Beach to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 155.71 miles (250.59 km) by car.
Driving from Wrightsville Beach to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Wrightsville Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2516 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°12'31"N 77°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 34.2085000 |
| Longitude | -77.7963700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 Wrightsville Beach and Durham
The distance between Wrightsville Beach and Durham is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Wrightsville Beach and Durham. The current time is 23:33:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.8 liters (5.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wrightsville Beach and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wrightsville Beach to Durham is $17.73 (diesel $23.31).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.73 | $19.95 | $22.03 | $23.31 |
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 30, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wrightsville Beach and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Maine, NC to Wrightsville Beach 242.53 miles (390 km)
Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Wrightsville Beach 132.15 miles (213 km)
Driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Wrightsville Beach 221.64 miles (357 km)
