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

461.1 miles 742 km · straight line
553.3 miles estimated 890.4 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Allentown to Wilmington, North Carolina is 461.1 miles (742 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.3 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown 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 Allentown to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients