How far is Wilmington, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wilmington and Raleigh is 113.83 miles (183.2 km).

Flight distance from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh, NC is 113.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Wilmington to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wilmington, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 132 miles (212.44 km) by car.

Driving from Wilmington to Raleigh will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Raleigh

The distance between Wilmington and Raleigh is 212 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 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 Wilmington and Raleigh. The current time is 13:10:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.63 liters (4.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Raleigh is $15.03 (diesel $19.76).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $15.03 $16.91 $18.68 $19.76

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilmington and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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