Fort Bragg to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.3 miles 140.5 km · straight line
109.1 miles estimated 175.6 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Fort Bragg from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Fort Bragg to Wilmington, North Carolina is 87.3 miles (140.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SE of Fort Bragg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.1 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Bragg & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Fort Bragg
35.14°N, 79.01°W
America/New_York
104m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 285.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients