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

633.6 miles 1019.7 km · straight line
760.3 miles estimated 1223.6 km · driving distance
15h 18min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Providence from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Providence to Wilmington, North Carolina is 633.6 miles (1019.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SW of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.3 miles, taking about 15h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island 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. 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 Providence 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 Providence to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 18min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 22min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 53min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients