How far is Forest City, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Wilmington is 235.27 miles (378.63 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, NC to Wilmington, NC is 235.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Forest City to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 267.19 miles (430 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Wilmington will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7138 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°20'2"N 81°51'54"W |
| Latitude | 35.3340100 |
| Longitude | -81.8651000 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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 Forest City and Wilmington
The distance between Forest City and Wilmington is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Forest City and Wilmington. The current time is 22:48:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.69 liters (9.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Wilmington is $30.42 (diesel $40).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $30.42 | $34.23 | $37.81 | $40 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
