Wrightsville Beach, NC
How about a short trip from Raleigh to the beach. Wrightsville Beach, NC near Wilmington, NC is waiting for your visit. The approximate 130 mile trip should take you around two hours while driving. Your drive is direct on Interstate 40 East.
Interstate 40 is busy most summer weekends with travelers on their way to enjoy the sandy beaches and beautiful scenes of Wrightsville Beach. The Port City of Wilmington is only minutes away from Wrightsville Beach. Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach together create a great combination for a wonderful vacation. Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington will provide everything that’s needed, great restaurants and a beautiful beach. Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Topsail Island with its beaches are only a short drive from Wrightsville Beach. The 2010 census places the population of Wrightsville Beach at approximately 2,447. The 2017, population of Wilmington’s was a little over 119,000. The summer months bring a significant increase in the population of both cities.
Wilmington Tours and Experiences:
Old Wilmington Tours
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Boat and Charter Cruises
Walking Tours
Wilmington Ghost Tours
Historic Wilmington Home Tours
Movie and Television Studio Tours
Raleigh To Wrightsville Beach Map
Distance: 130 Miles Travel Time: 2 Hours