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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Burlington, NJ is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
68.4 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.45 mi
98.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.4 mi
Kilometers
110.08 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, May 30, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-30T18:51
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Jersey City
34.2 mi
00h 43m
To Burlington
34.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

    1791 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington

    2546 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    36 m · 3 sec · Burlington Pike

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlington Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 76%
I 95 South
4.59 mi · 7%
Burlington Pike
4.39 mi · 6%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 4%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 3%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 43m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Clear near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Jersey City and 34.2 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 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
Burlington

#2 Burlington

City in New Jersey

Population22,632
Coordinates40.0712200, -74.8648900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Burlington (-74.86489, 40.07122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Burlington. The current time is 18:51:46.

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.