Lee's Summit to Wildwood, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1049.4 miles 1688.8 km · straight line
1259.3 miles estimated 2026.6 km · driving distance
25h 20min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Wildwood, New Jersey is 1049.4 miles (1688.8 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located E of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1259.3 miles, taking about 25h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 20min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 24min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~32h 56min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients