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