Columbus, Georgia to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726.6 miles 1169.4 km · straight line
872 miles estimated 1403.3 km · driving distance
17h 32min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Wildwood, New Jersey is 726.6 miles (1169.4 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located NE of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872 miles, taking about 17h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 32min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 2min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 48min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients