Washington DC to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.3 miles 526.8 km · straight line
371.1 miles actual route 597.3 km · driving distance
6h 58min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Washington DC to Wilmington, North Carolina is 327.3 miles (526.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located S of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.1 miles, taking about 6h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia 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 Washington DC and Wilmington, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Washington DC to Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 58min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 22min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 37min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM