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

452.9 miles 728.9 km · straight line
543.5 miles estimated 874.7 km · driving distance
10h 56min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Tallahassee from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Tallahassee to Wilmington, North Carolina is 452.9 miles (728.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located NE of Tallahassee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.5 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Tallahassee in Florida 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. 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 56min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 7min $43–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 23min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tallahassee & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients