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

1330 miles 2140.4 km · straight line
1590.4 miles actual route 2559.5 km · driving distance
29h 45min estimated drive time
$153 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Houston to Wildwood, New Jersey is 1330 miles (2140.4 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1590.4 miles, taking about 29h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 45min $153 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 42min $127–$239* Budget
Train ~38h 41min $191–$557* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM