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

The distance between Wrightsville Beach, NC, and Wilmington, NC, is 7 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Wrightsville Beach, NC, to Wilmington, NC, covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Wilmington, 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.

Wrightsville Beach, NC Wilmington, NC

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Wilmington, NC takes about 15 min via US 17; US 76. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 7 mi

After a 6-mile run starting 13 minutes out on Coral Drive, take US 76 and Wrightsville Avenue into Wilmington, which sits along the Cape Fear River.

1 Depart left onto Coral Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Causeway Drive 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Wrightsville Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Eastwood Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Military Cutoff Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Oleander Drive 4 mi
8 Continue U-turn onto Oleander Drive 97 yd

9 Turn right 21 yd
10 Turn right 83 yd
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Wilmington, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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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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After a 6-mile run starting 13 minutes out on Coral Drive, take US 76 and Wrightsville Avenue into Wilmington, which sits along the Cape Fear River.

Popular destinations close by

Wilmington, NC → Burgaw, NC26 mi · 40 min Wilmington, NC → Elizabethtown, NC54 mi · 1 h 20 min Wilmington, NC → Bolivia, NC23 mi · 35 min Wilmington, NC → Watha, NC38 mi · 45 min Wilmington, NC → Leland, NC10 mi · 20 min Wilmington, NC → Kure Beach, NC16 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} and Wilmington, NC, {toState} is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington, NC, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Wrightsville Beach, NC, {fromState} to Wilmington, NC, {toState} covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Wilmington, NC from Wrightsville Beach, NC?: Wilmington, NC lies roughly to the west of Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Are there charging stations between Wrightsville Beach, NC and Wilmington, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Wilmington, 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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