Jersey City, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Jersey City, NJ have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jersey City, NJ spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Jersey City, NJ

Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

153.9 mi

West Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

50m

Raritan, NJ

Plan Around Jersey City, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jersey City, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wildwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 148.3 mi · 3h 2m North Wildwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 147.3 mi · 3h 1m Middletown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 130 mi · 2h 42m Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 122.7 mi · 2h 27m

Continue From Jersey City, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jersey City, NJ to West Cape May, NJ 153.9 mi · 3h 8m Jersey City, NJ to Cape May, NJ 152.5 mi · 3h 7m Jersey City, NJ to Vineland, NJ 111 mi · 2h 23m Jersey City, NJ to Pomona, NJ 110.2 mi · 2h 18m

Trips from Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ to West Cape May, NJ

153.9 mi 3h 8m

Jersey City, NJ to Cape May, NJ

152.5 mi 3h 7m

Jersey City, NJ to Vineland, NJ

111 mi 2h 23m

Jersey City, NJ to Pomona, NJ

110.2 mi 2h 18m

Jersey City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

99.3 mi 2h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to Winslow, NJ

98.4 mi 2h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to Sicklerville, NJ

94.1 mi 1h 59m

Jersey City, NJ to Jackson, NJ

91 mi 1h 55m

Jersey City, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ

90.6 mi 1h 55m

Jersey City, NJ to Clementon, NJ

88.7 mi 1h 52m

Jersey City, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ

88.6 mi 1h 51m

Jersey City, NJ to Berlin, NJ

87.5 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Stratford, NJ

87.2 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Gibbsboro, NJ

86.5 mi 1h 48m

Jersey City, NJ to Somerdale, NJ

85.9 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Barrington, NJ

85.9 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Barnegat, NJ

85.1 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ

81.3 mi 1h 48m

Driving from Jersey City, NJ

On average, trips departing from Jersey City, NJ run 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 154 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jersey City, NJ include West Cape May, NJ (153.9 mi, 3h 8m), Cape May, NJ (152.5 mi, 3h 7m), Vineland, NJ (111 mi, 2h 23m), Pomona, NJ (110.2 mi, 2h 18m), and Gibbstown, NJ (99.3 mi, 2h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 66-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Jersey City, NJ and 60 routes heading into Jersey City, NJ, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 154 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jersey City, NJ covers 154 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Jersey City, NJ runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 66-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jersey City, NJ include West Cape May, NJ, Cape May, NJ, Vineland, NJ and Pomona, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.