Buffalo, New York to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.5 miles 551.2 km · straight line
411 miles estimated 661.4 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Wildwood, New Jersey is 342.5 miles (551.2 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located SE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Wildwood, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Buffalo, New York and Wildwood, New Jersey. 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 Buffalo, New York to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Wildwood, New Jersey
38.99°N, 74.81°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients