Toms River to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.3 miles 718.2 km · straight line
535.5 miles estimated 861.8 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Toms River from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Toms River to Wilmington, North Carolina is 446.3 miles (718.2 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Toms River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.5 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Toms River in New Jersey 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 Toms River 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 Toms River to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 14min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Toms River & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Toms River
39.95°N, 74.20°W
America/New_York
6m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients