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

594.5 miles 956.8 km · straight line
713.5 miles estimated 1148.2 km · driving distance
14h 21min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Hartford from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Hartford to Wilmington, North Carolina is 594.5 miles (956.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 713.5 miles, taking about 14h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 21min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 13min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 39min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hartford & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients