Jacksonville, North Carolina to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.1 miles 579.5 km · straight line
432.1 miles estimated 695.4 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Wilmington, Delaware is 360.1 miles (579.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located NNE of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.1 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Jacksonville, North Carolina and Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients