Jersey City, NJ Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 29 heading in, Jersey City, NJ works well as a practical departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 94 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Jersey City, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

149.9 mi

Wildwood, NJ

Quickest Drive

13m

Harrison, 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 149.1 mi · 2h 30m North Wildwood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 147.5 mi · 2h 28m Bridgeton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 126.8 mi · 2h 10m Quinton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 121.4 mi · 2h 6m

Continue From Jersey City, NJ

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

Jersey City, NJ to Wildwood, NJ 149.9 mi · 3h 3m Jersey City, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ 148.9 mi · 3h 2m Jersey City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 122.1 mi · 2h 31m Jersey City, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ 104.3 mi · 2h 16m

Trips from Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

149.9 mi 3h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ

148.9 mi 3h 2m

Jersey City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ

122.1 mi 2h 31m

Jersey City, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ

104.3 mi 2h 16m

Jersey City, NJ to Elwood, NJ

99.3 mi 2h 8m

Jersey City, NJ to Gibbstown, NJ

99.3 mi 2h 3m

Jersey City, NJ to Clementon, NJ

88.7 mi 1h 52m

Jersey City, NJ to Berlin, NJ

87.5 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ

87.2 mi 1h 50m

Jersey City, NJ to Barnegat, NJ

85.1 mi 1h 47m

Jersey City, NJ to Cinnaminson, NJ

78 mi 1h 42m

Jersey City, NJ to Brick, NJ

60.8 mi 1h 5m

Jersey City, NJ to West Belmar, NJ

54.8 mi 1h 13m

Jersey City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ

50.2 mi 52m

Driving from Jersey City, NJ

Expect an average of 94 miles and about 1h 57m behind the wheel when leaving Jersey City, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 150 miles (3h 3m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Jersey City, NJ most often head toward Wildwood, NJ (149.9 mi, 3h 3m), North Wildwood, NJ (148.9 mi, 3h 2m), Atlantic City, NJ (122.1 mi, 2h 31m), Egg Harbor City, NJ (104.3 mi, 2h 16m), and Elwood, NJ (99.3 mi, 2h 8m). 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 94-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Jersey City, NJ and 29 routes heading into Jersey City, NJ, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 150 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jersey City, NJ covers 150 miles and takes approximately 3h 3m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.

The average route from Jersey City, NJ runs about 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 94-mile trip from Jersey City, NJ costs roughly $15 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 Wildwood, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ and Egg Harbor City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.