Detroit to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.9 miles 786.8 km · straight line
664.6 miles actual route 1069.6 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Detroit to Wildwood, New Jersey is 488.9 miles (786.8 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.6 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Wildwood, New Jersey. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~12h 1min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM