How far is Atlantic City, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.28 mi
02h 04m
Flight
96 mi
154.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96 mi
Kilometers
154.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.28 mi
Kilometers
193.57 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic City
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leisure Village
NJ

Census designated place

From Atlantic City
60.1 mi
01h 02m
To Jersey City
60.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Thursday
Using Pleasantville as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
91.6 mi · 76%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 12%
Atlantic City Expressway
6.74 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
I 95
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village
01h 02m from Atlantic City
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Atlantic City and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Atlantic City and 60.2 miles from Jersey City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Atlantic City and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

52 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

60 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 96 mi (154.49 km).

Atlantic City

#1 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Avenue (-74.423032, 39.364151)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.73
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.37 $34.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.55 $39.09
Premium $4.95 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $5.98 $25.42 $50.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic City and Jersey City. The current time is 07:02:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.