Distance from Washington to Wilmington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Wilmington (NC) is 328 miles or 527 kilometers or 285 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Wilmington is 370 miles (597 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 70 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Wilmington is 328 miles or 527 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Wilmington, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Wilmington?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC is 0 hours 45 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Wilmington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Wilmington, NC
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Wilmington, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Wilmington, North Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Wilmington, North Carolina is 370 miles or 597 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC is 370 miles or 597 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Wilmington, North Carolina is approximately 370 miles (597 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Wilmington take?
Washington and Wilmington are 7 hours 1 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Wilmington

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Wilmington (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Wilmington
2025-12-19, 07:17:04 EST2025-12-19, 07:17:04 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Wilmington North Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Wilmington, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 370 mi 597 km 321.31 nmi
Straight line distance 328 mi 527 km 285 nmi
Difference 42 mi 70 km 36 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Wilmington Details

Wilmington is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 13' 32.6'' Longitude: W 77° 56' 41''
Latitude34.22573
Longitude-77.94471
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Wilmington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Wilmington, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 23 minutes