Cape Cod to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.3 miles 1064.3 km · straight line
793.6 miles estimated 1277.2 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Cape Cod to Wilmington, North Carolina is 661.3 miles (1064.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.6 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients