Philadelphia to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.3 miles 682.8 km · straight line
507.8 miles actual route 817.2 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Philadelphia to Wilmington, North Carolina is 424.3 miles (682.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.8 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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. 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 Philadelphia and Wilmington, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Philadelphia to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM