Palm Bay to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.4 miles 732.9 km · straight line
546.5 miles estimated 879.5 km · driving distance
11h 0min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Palm Bay from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Palm Bay to Wilmington, North Carolina is 455.4 miles (732.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Palm Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.5 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 0min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 12min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 27min $66–$191* Comfort

Quick Facts

Palm Bay
28.03°N, 80.59°W
America/New_York
5m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients