How far is it from Wilmington, NC, to Wrightsville Beach, NC, ?

The distance between Wilmington, NC, and Wrightsville Beach, NC, is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington, NC, to Wrightsville Beach, NC, ?

The drive from Wilmington, NC, to Wrightsville Beach, NC, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Wilmington, NC, to Wrightsville Beach, NC, ?

The fastest route from Wilmington, NC, to Wrightsville Beach, NC, covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Wilmington, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC lies roughly to the east of Wilmington, NC.

Are there charging stations between Wilmington, NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wilmington, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC, including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Wilmington, NC Wrightsville Beach, NC

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Wilmington, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC takes about 15 min via US 17; US 76. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 6 mi

After a 6-mile stretch on US 117, the route follows US 17 and US 76 toward Wrightsville Beach. The drive ends as you cross the Banks Channel drawbridge onto the barrier island.

1 Depart 35 yd
2 Turn U-turn onto South College Road 108 yd
3 Turn right onto Oleander Drive 4 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Wrightsville Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Eastwood Road 161 yd
6 Continue straight onto Wrightsville Avenue 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Causeway Drive 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Causeway Drive 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Coral Drive 1 mi
10 Arrive right onto Coral Drive

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The return trip from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Wilmington, NC covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC)CCS · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405350 kW
Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2316 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC, 28405250 kW
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland, NC, 28451250 kW
Blacks Tire ServiceCCS, CHAdeMO · 1407 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC, 28401150 kW

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Popular routes from destination

After a 6-mile stretch on US 117, the route follows US 17 and US 76 toward Wrightsville Beach. The drive ends as you cross the Banks Channel drawbridge onto the barrier island.

Popular destinations close by

Wrightsville Beach, NC → Blue Clay Farms, NC10 mi · 20 min Wrightsville Beach, NC → Northwest, NC27 mi · 45 min Wrightsville Beach, NC → East Arcadia, NC38 mi · 1 h Wrightsville Beach, NC → Elizabethtown, NC62 mi · 1 h 30 min Wrightsville Beach, NC → Northchase, NC10 mi · 20 min Wrightsville Beach, NC → Porters Neck, NC10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Wilmington, NC, {fromState} to Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Wilmington, NC, {fromState} and Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState} is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington, NC, {fromState} to Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Wilmington, NC, {fromState} to Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Wilmington, NC, {fromState} to Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Wilmington, NC, {fromState} to Wrightsville Beach, NC, {toState} covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Wilmington, NC?: Wrightsville Beach, NC lies roughly to the east of Wilmington, NC.
Are there charging stations between Wilmington, NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wilmington, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC, including CBL Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC) (350 kW); Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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