How far is Sunset Beach, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sunset Beach and Wilmington is 40.29 miles (64.85 km).
Flight distance from Sunset Beach, NC to Wilmington, NC is 40.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sunset Beach, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 46.16 miles (74.29 km) by car.
Driving from Sunset Beach to Wilmington will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Sunset Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4172 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°52'51"N 78°30'44"W |
| Latitude | 33.8807300 |
| Longitude | -78.5122300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 Sunset Beach and Wilmington
The distance between Sunset Beach and Wilmington is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 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 Sunset Beach and Wilmington. The current time is 18:34:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.17 liters (1.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sunset Beach and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sunset Beach to Wilmington is $5.25 (diesel $6.91).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $5.25 | $5.91 | $6.53 | $6.91 |
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 Sunset Beach and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
