How far is Morehead City, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead City and Wilmington is 77.45 miles (124.64 km).
Flight distance from Morehead City, NC to Wilmington, NC is 77.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Morehead City to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead City, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 101.5 miles (163.35 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead City to Wilmington will take approximately 01 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Morehead City
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9669 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°43'23"N 76°43'34"W |
| Latitude | 34.7229400 |
| Longitude | -76.7260400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Morehead City and Wilmington
The distance between Morehead City and Wilmington is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Morehead City and Wilmington. The current time is 08:54:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.56 liters (3.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead City and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead City to Wilmington is $11.55 (diesel $15.2).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $11.55 | $13.01 | $14.36 | $15.2 |
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 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead 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.
