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

349 miles 561.7 km · straight line
418.8 miles estimated 674 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Rehoboth Beach from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Rehoboth Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina is 349 miles (561.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Rehoboth Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.8 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Rehoboth Beach in Delaware 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 Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rehoboth Beach & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients