How far is Jersey City, NJ from Egg Harbor City, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
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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 02h 16m.
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 Egg Harbor City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Egg Harbor City.
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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
49.8 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
148 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto White Horse Pike
11.6 mi · 18 min · White Horse Pike
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Egg Harbor City.
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
49.8 mi · 00h 58m
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 Egg Harbor City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Egg Harbor City?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 52.1 miles from Jersey City and 52.1 miles from Egg Harbor City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near Egg Harbor City.
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 Egg Harbor City. Straight-line distance: 88.18 mi (141.91 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 Egg Harbor City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 4,052 |
| Coordinates | 39.5287300, -74.6479400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Egg Harbor City (-74.64794, 39.52873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
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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