How far is Clinton, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clinton and Wilmington is 57.54 miles (92.59 km).
Flight distance from Clinton, NC to Wilmington, NC is 57.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clinton, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 62.09 miles (99.92 km) by car.
Driving from Clinton to Wilmington will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Clinton
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°59'53"N 78°19'24"W |
| Latitude | 34.9979500 |
| Longitude | -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time Between Clinton and Wilmington
The distance between Clinton and Wilmington is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 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 Clinton and Wilmington. The current time is 15:07:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.29 liters (2.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clinton and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clinton to Wilmington is $7.07 (diesel $9.3).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $7.07 | $7.96 | $8.79 | $9.3 |
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 27, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clinton and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
