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

232.3 miles 373.8 km · straight line
290.4 miles estimated 467.3 km · driving distance
5h 50min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Spartanburg from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Spartanburg to Wilmington, North Carolina is 232.3 miles (373.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located ESE of Spartanburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 290.4 miles, taking about 5h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Spartanburg in South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 50min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 0min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 33min $35–$102* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Spartanburg & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m 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 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients