Akron to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

512.3 miles 824.5 km · straight line
614.8 miles estimated 989.4 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Akron from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Akron to Wilmington, North Carolina is 512.3 miles (824.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSE of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.8 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Wilmington, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients