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

345.4 miles 555.9 km · straight line
432.9 miles actual route 696.7 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Wilmington, North Carolina is 345.4 miles (555.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.9 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida and Wilmington, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Florida to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM