Goldsboro to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.2 miles 129 km · straight line
100.2 miles estimated 161.3 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Goldsboro from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Goldsboro to Wilmington, North Carolina is 80.2 miles (129 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located S of Goldsboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.2 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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. 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 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Goldsboro & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Goldsboro
35.38°N, 77.99°W
America/New_York
33m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 310.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients