How far is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wrightsville Beach and Durham is 138.21 miles (222.42 km).

Flight distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Durham, NC is 138.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Wrightsville Beach to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 155.71 miles (250.59 km) by car.

Driving from Wrightsville Beach to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Wrightsville Beach

City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population 2516
GPS Coordinates 34°12'31"N 77°47'47"W
Latitude 34.2085000
Longitude -77.7963700
Altitude 1
Country United States
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#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.

Population 285897
GPS Coordinates 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W
Latitude 35.9940300
Longitude -78.8986200
Altitude 123
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Wrightsville Beach and Durham

The distance between Wrightsville Beach and Durham is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Wrightsville Beach and Durham. The current time is 22:21:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.8 liters (5.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wrightsville Beach and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wrightsville Beach to Durham is $17.73 (diesel $23.31).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $17.73 $19.95 $22.03 $23.31

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 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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