Rome, New York to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

239.6 miles 385.6 km · straight line
299.5 miles estimated 482 km · driving distance
6h 2min estimated drive time
$29 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Rome, New York from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Rome, New York to Wilmington, Delaware is 239.6 miles (385.6 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located S of Rome, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 299.5 miles, taking about 6h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Rome, New York in New York and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rome, New York and Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Rome, New York to Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 2min $29 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 14min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 44min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rome, New York & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Rome, New York
43.21°N, 75.46°W
America/New_York
139m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients