Cape Cod to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Cod from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Cape Cod to Wilmington, Delaware is 305.3 miles (491.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located WSW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.7 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Cape Cod and Wilmington, Delaware. 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.