Boston, Massachusetts to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.2 miles 1085.1 km · straight line
806.7 miles actual route 1298.2 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Wilmington, North Carolina is 674.2 miles (1085.1 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.7 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM