Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Wilmington, North Carolina?
The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington, North Carolina is 575 miles (925.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale to Wilmington, North Carolina
Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Wilmington, North Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator