How far is New York, MO from Wildwood, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Wildwood, MO is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Wildwood.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
2700 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2098 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
1202 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2494 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Pond Road
1873 ft · 56 sec · Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manchester Road
2066 ft · 53 sec · Manchester Road
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
63 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Wildwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from New York and 121.2 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe City.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 190.78 mi (307.03 km).
#1 New York
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 39.6852900, -93.9268800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood
City in New Jersey
| Population | 35,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.5828300, -90.6629000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-90.6629, 38.58283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.36 | $72.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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