Driving from Manhattan to Wilmington
Wilmington lies 808 km (502 mi) south-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 986 km (613 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Manhattan | Wilmington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 115,933 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Staying in Wilmington
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Common questions
How far is Wilmington from Manhattan?
808 km (502 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 986 km (613 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Wilmington by car?
About 10 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Wilmington?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.