Jersey City to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Jersey City to Wilmington, North Carolina is 496.8 miles (799.6 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.2 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey 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. 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 Jersey City 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.