How far is Jersey City, NJ from Maurice River, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Maurice River, NJ is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
129.98 mi
02h 56m
Flight
115 mi
185.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115 mi
Kilometers
185.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.98 mi
Kilometers
209.18 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maurice River
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-12T20:27
Arrive Maurice River
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
65 mi
01h 28m
To Maurice River
65 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
Maurice River Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Tuesday
Using Laurel Lake as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Maurice River.

  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

    49.8 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Wheat Road

    1243 ft · 22 sec · Wheat Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Rieck Terrace

    776 ft · 39 sec · Rieck Terrace

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Road

    1809 ft · 38 sec · South Main Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 55 South: Wildwood, Cape May

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1194 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mauricetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Mauricetown Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Bypass

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Memorial Avenue

    3241 ft · 2 min · Memorial Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue

    1064 ft · 52 sec · Miller Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left

    634 ft · 47 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
49.8 mi · 38%
US 206 South
30.1 mi · 23%
Lincoln Avenue
7.8 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.64 mi · 5%
12th Street
6.52 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
01h 28m from Jersey City
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Maurice River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Maurice River?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Jersey City and 65 miles from Maurice River.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

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 Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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 13.2 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 7.4 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 Westampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Maurice River. Straight-line distance: 115 mi (185.07 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
Maurice River

#2 Maurice River

Township of New Jersey

Population5,588
Coordinates39.2317800, -75.0287900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Maurice River (-75.02879, 39.23178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.51
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.75 $37.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.11 $42.22
Premium $4.95 $22.74 $45.48
Diesel $5.98 $27.45 $54.90

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Maurice River. The current time is 20:27:05.

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.