Gainesville, Florida to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.4 miles 790.8 km · straight line
589.7 miles estimated 949 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Wilson?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Wilson is 491.4 miles (790.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.7 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Wilson 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 Gainesville, Florida and Wilson. 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 Gainesville, Florida to Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Wilson

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients