Daytona Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.8 miles 629 km · straight line
469 miles estimated 754.8 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina is 390.8 miles (629 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients