How far is Jersey City, NJ from Clayton, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Clayton, NJ is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Clayton.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn right onto West Clements Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
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Continue on Clements Bridge Road
78 m · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Hurffville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road
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Continue on Delsea Drive
6.6 mi · 11 min · Delsea Drive
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Continue on North Delsea South
1.4 km · 1 min · North Delsea South
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Continue on North Delsea Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Delsea Drive
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
18 m · 1 sec · East Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Clayton?
The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 50.1 miles from Jersey City and 50.1 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 91.17 mi (146.73 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.6601100, -75.0921200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-75.09212, 39.66011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 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 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.46 | $28.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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