Huntsville, Alabama to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.2 miles 793.8 km · straight line
591.9 miles estimated 952.6 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Wilmington, North Carolina is 493.2 miles (793.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.9 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Wilmington, North Carolina 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients