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

573.8 miles 923.4 km · straight line
688.5 miles estimated 1108.1 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Fort Myers to Wilmington, North Carolina is 573.8 miles (923.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.5 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients