How far is Polkton, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polkton and Wilmington is 139.2 miles (224.02 km).
Flight distance from Polkton, NC to Wilmington, NC is 139.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Polkton to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polkton, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 154.66 miles (248.89 km) by car.
Driving from Polkton to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2288 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°0'28"N 80°12'3"W |
| Latitude | 35.0076500 |
| Longitude | -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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 Polkton and Wilmington
The distance between Polkton and Wilmington is 249 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 45 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 Polkton and Wilmington. The current time is 07:53:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.66 liters (5.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polkton and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polkton to Wilmington is $17.61 (diesel $23.16).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $17.61 | $19.82 | $21.88 | $23.16 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polkton and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
