Anderson, South Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.1 miles 433 km · straight line
336.3 miles estimated 541.3 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Anderson, South Carolina from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Anderson, South Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is 269.1 miles (433 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Anderson, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.3 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, South Carolina in South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Anderson, South Carolina 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 Anderson, South Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, South Carolina & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Anderson, South Carolina
34.50°N, 82.65°W
America/New_York
240m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients