Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.1 miles 505.5 km · straight line
376.9 miles estimated 606.6 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Salisbury, Maryland from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, North Carolina is 314.1 miles (505.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Salisbury, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.9 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Salisbury, Maryland in Maryland 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 Salisbury, Maryland 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 Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salisbury, Maryland & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Salisbury, Maryland
38.36°N, 75.60°W
America/New_York
7m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients