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

305.4 miles 491.5 km · straight line
444.2 miles actual route 714.8 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Wildwood, New Jersey?

The distance from Raleigh to Wildwood, New Jersey is 305.4 miles (491.5 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, New Jersey is located NE of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.2 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Wildwood, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Wildwood, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM