Lake Ridge to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.4 miles 499.5 km · straight line
388 miles estimated 624.4 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Lake Ridge from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Lake Ridge to Wilmington, North Carolina is 310.4 miles (499.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located S of Lake Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lake Ridge in Virginia 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Ridge & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Lake Ridge
38.69°N, 77.30°W
America/New_York
85m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients