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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Clementon, NJ is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
88.74 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.31 mi
127.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.31 mi
Kilometers
127.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.74 mi
Kilometers
142.81 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clementon
Sat, Apr 11, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-11T19:50
Arrive Clementon
Sat, Apr 11, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
44.4 mi
00h 56m
To Clementon
44.4 mi
00h 56m

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
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1436 ft · 26 sec · Berlin Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    956 ft · 16 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lakeview Drive North

    2558 ft · 51 sec · Lakeview Drive North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clementon Road East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clementon Road East

  26. 26

    Continue on East Gibbsboro Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Gibbsboro Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto White Horse Pike

    675 ft · 18 sec · White Horse Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 78%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 5%
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
3.11 mi · 4%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
East Gibbsboro Road
1.2 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 56m from Jersey City
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Clementon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 44.4 miles from Jersey City and 44.4 miles from Clementon.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.8 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 13.1 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 13.1 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 Clementon. Straight-line distance: 79.31 mi (127.63 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
Clementon

#2 Clementon

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates39.8115000, -74.9829400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Clementon (-74.98294, 39.8115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.95 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $5.98 $18.72 $37.43

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 Clementon. The current time is 19:50:19.

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.