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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Berlin, NJ is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
87.51 mi
01h 50m
Flight
78.78 mi
126.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.83 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Sat, Apr 11, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-11T19:51
Arrive Berlin
Sat, Apr 11, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey 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 Jersey City
43.7 mi
00h 55m
To Berlin
43.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3023 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 689: Berlin-Cross Keys Road

    756 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Milford Road

    1129 ft · 19 sec · Milford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Milford Road

    556 ft · 11 sec · Milford Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South White Horse Pike

    2586 ft · 1 min · South White Horse Pike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Horse Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 79%
NJ 73 South
9.61 mi · 11%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 1%
I 78 East
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 55m from Jersey City
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 43.7 miles from Jersey City and 43.7 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.3 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 13.4 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 13.4 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 Jersey City and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 78.78 mi (126.78 km).

Jersey City

#1 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
Berlin

#2 Berlin

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

Population7,512
Coordinates39.7912300, -74.9290500
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Berlin (-74.92905, 39.79123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Berlin. The current time is 19:51:37.

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.