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

The driving distance from Deerfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.85 mi
02h 04m
Flight
103.3 mi
166.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.3 mi
Kilometers
166.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.44 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 16, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-16T12:56
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM 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 Deerfield
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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Deerfield
56.3 mi
01h 02m
To Jersey City
59.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 8 sec · West Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bridgeton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ellis Street

    662 ft · 19 sec · Ellis Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  20. 20

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 69%
Veterans Memorial Highway
9.58 mi · 8%
Ellis Mill Road
4 mi · 3%
Bridgeton Pike
3.75 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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
+12.5 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
01h 02m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield 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 Deerfield to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Deerfield and 59.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 103.3 mi (166.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
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: West Deerfield Road (-75.236029, 39.523749)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.42
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.71 $33.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.95 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.98 $24.46 $48.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Jersey City. The current time is 12:56:01.

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.