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

1164.1 miles 1873.4 km · straight line
1396.9 miles estimated 2248.1 km · driving distance
28h 6min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Manhattan to Wildwood, New Jersey is 1164.1 miles (1873.4 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located E of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1396.9 miles, taking about 28h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 6min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 43min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~36h 32min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients