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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Greenwich, NJ is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.96 mi
02h 45m
Flight
114 mi
183.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114 mi
Kilometers
183.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.96 mi
Kilometers
204.32 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Tue, Jun 2, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Tue, Jun 2, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-06-02T06:46
Arrive Greenwich
Tue, Jun 2, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
63.5 mi
01h 22m
To Greenwich
63.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Greenwich Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Tuesday
Using Bridgeton as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Browning Road

    2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    618 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Street North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    612 ft · 13 sec · South West Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bowentown Road

    1369 ft · 28 sec · Bowentown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Greenwich Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Greenwich Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Bridgeton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 61%
Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 12%
Buck Road
7.24 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 5%
Greenwich Road
3.5 mi · 3%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 2%
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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 22m from Jersey City
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Jersey City and 63.5 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 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 10.9 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 5.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 114 mi (183.46 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
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population5,451
Coordinates39.3898400, -75.3385300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Greenwich (-75.33853, 39.38984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $18.31
Round trip
$36.61
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.31 $36.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.60 $41.21
Premium $4.95 $22.19 $44.39
Diesel $5.98 $26.79 $53.58

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Greenwich. The current time is 06:46:54.

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.