Outer Banks to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Outer Banks from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Outer Banks to Wilmington, Delaware is 289.4 miles (465.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located N of Outer Banks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.7 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Outer Banks 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Outer Banks 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.