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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wrightsville Beach and Raleigh is 118.08 miles (190.04 km).

Flight distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Raleigh, NC is 118.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 129.83 miles (208.95 km) by car.

Driving from Wrightsville Beach to Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 01 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 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 Wrightsville Beach and Raleigh

The distance between Wrightsville Beach and Raleigh is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 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 Raleigh. The current time is 15:49:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.34 liters (4.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wrightsville Beach and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wrightsville Beach to Raleigh is $14.78 (diesel $19.44).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $14.78 $16.64 $18.37 $19.44

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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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wrightsville Beach 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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