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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Marlton, NJ is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
80.75 mi
01h 40m
Flight
72.96 mi
117.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Marlton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
40.4 mi
00h 50m
To Marlton
40.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Hill, Medford

    604 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marlton Pike

    1897 ft · 39 sec · Marlton Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    884 ft · 21 sec · North Maple Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 85%
NJ 73 South
3.04 mi · 4%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 1%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 50m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Marlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Jersey City and 40.4 miles from Marlton.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jersey City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Marlton.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Marlton. Straight-line distance: 72.96 mi (117.41 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
Marlton

#2 Marlton

Census designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population10,133
Coordinates39.8912200, -74.9218300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Marlton (-74.92183, 39.89122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Marlton. The current time is 00:43:49.

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.