Jackson, Mississippi to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

977.2 miles 1572.7 km · straight line
1172.7 miles estimated 1887.2 km · driving distance
23h 35min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Wildwood, New Jersey is 977.2 miles (1572.7 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located ENE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1172.7 miles, taking about 23h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 35min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 18min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 40min $141–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m 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 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients