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

The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
56.67 mi
01h 09m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.67 mi
Kilometers
91.2 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Ewing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ewing
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ewing
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Ewing
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To Jersey City
29.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Ewing and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennington Road

    2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ewingville Road

    2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Federal City Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    842 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick

    1290 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  23. 23

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ewing 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 39%
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 30%
I 295 South
3.26 mi · 6%
Newark|Newark
2.68 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 34m from Ewing
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ewing 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 Ewing to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Ewing and 29.2 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, 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 Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).

Ewing

#1 Ewing

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population36,442
Coordinates40.2698300, -74.7998800
Altitude45
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: Scotch Road (-74.799923, 40.269839)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ewing and Jersey City. The current time is 00:46:36.

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.