New Bedford to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Bedford from Wilmington, North Carolina?
The distance from New Bedford to Wilmington, North Carolina is 638.5 miles (1027.6 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.2 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Wilmington, North Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator