Durham, North Carolina to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.9 miles 490.7 km · straight line
381.1 miles estimated 613.4 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Wildwood, New Jersey is 304.9 miles (490.7 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.1 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients