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

The driving distance from Gloucester City, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
88.37 mi
01h 28m
Flight
79.59 mi
128.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.59 mi
Kilometers
128.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.37 mi
Kilometers
142.21 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Fri, May 15, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester City
Fri, May 15, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester City
2026-05-14T23:17
Arrive Jersey City
Fri, May 15, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Gloucester City
44.2 mi
00h 44m
To Jersey City
44.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Street

    3 m · 6 sec · East Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kathryn Street

    119 m · 20 sec · Kathryn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Johnson Boulevard

    559 ft · 15 sec · South Johnson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Klemm Avenue

    2615 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    1135 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    2892 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Gloucester 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 80%
I 295 North
9.83 mi · 11%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
US 1 North Truck
0.65 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 44m from Gloucester City
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Gloucester City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Gloucester City and 44.2 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Gloucester City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 12.5 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 12.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester City and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.08 km).

Gloucester City

#1 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
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: East Brown Street (-75.115724, 39.892117)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester City and Jersey City. The current time is 23:17:56.

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.