Columbia, Missouri to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939.6 miles 1512.2 km · straight line
1127.5 miles estimated 1814.6 km · driving distance
22h 41min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Wildwood, New Jersey is 939.6 miles (1512.2 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.5 miles, taking about 22h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Wildwood, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 41min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 13min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 29min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients