Sterling, Virginia to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sterling, Virginia from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Sterling, Virginia to Wilmington, North Carolina is 331.6 miles (533.6 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located S of Sterling, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.9 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Sterling, Virginia in Virginia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sterling, Virginia 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.