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

370.5 miles 596.3 km · straight line
416.2 miles actual route 669.8 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Atlanta to Wilmington, North Carolina is 370.5 miles (596.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.2 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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 Atlanta and Wilmington, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM