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

The driving distance from Glassboro, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
100.02 mi
01h 49m
Flight
89.42 mi
143.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.42 mi
Kilometers
143.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.02 mi
Kilometers
160.97 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, May 17, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Glassboro
Sun, May 17, 8:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassboro
2026-05-17T16:55
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, May 17, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glassboro
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Glassboro
48.1 mi
00h 54m
To Jersey City
51.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    77 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delsea Drive

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Delsea Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glassboro 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
79.5 mi · 79%
Delsea Drive
4.93 mi · 5%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
0.79 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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 54m from Glassboro
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glassboro and Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Glassboro and 51.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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 9.5 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 9.3 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 Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassboro and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 89.42 mi (143.9 km).

Glassboro

#1 Glassboro

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population20,386
Coordinates39.7028900, -75.1118400
Altitude44
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: North Main Street (-75.111918, 39.702899)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Glassboro and Jersey City. The current time is 16:55:27.

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.