Philadelphia to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.6 miles 528.8 km · straight line
390.3 miles actual route 628.2 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Wilson?

The distance from Philadelphia to Wilson is 328.6 miles (528.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located SSW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.3 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Wilson 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 Wilson. 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 Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Wilson

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM