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

527.8 miles 849.4 km · straight line
633.4 miles estimated 1019.3 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Palm Beach Gardens from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Palm Beach Gardens to Wilmington, North Carolina is 527.8 miles (849.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NNE of Palm Beach Gardens. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.4 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Palm Beach Gardens in Florida 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. 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 Beach Gardens 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 Beach Gardens to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Beach Gardens & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Palm Beach Gardens
26.82°N, 80.14°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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients