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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jersey City and Newark is 4.99 miles (8.03 km).

Flight distance from Jersey City, NJ to Newark, NJ is 4.99 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jersey City, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey is: 5.46 miles (8.79 km) by car.

Driving from Jersey City to Newark will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Jersey City is known for its diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its many attractions, such as the Liberty State Park and the Statue of

Population 262075
GPS Coordinates 40°43'41"N 74°4'40"W
Latitude 40.7281600
Longitude -74.0776400
Altitude 9
Country United States
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#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Passaic River. Newark is known for its history as a manufacturing center, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Newark Museum and the Prudential Center.

Population 282520
GPS Coordinates 40°44'8"N 74°10'21"W
Latitude 40.7356600
Longitude -74.1723700
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jersey City and Newark

The distance between Jersey City and Newark is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Newark. The current time is 22:38:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.73 liters (0.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jersey City and Newark.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jersey City to Newark is $0.66 (diesel $0.87).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $0.66 $0.78 $0.83 $0.87

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jersey City and Newark (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Jersey City 91.41 miles (147 km)

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Driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Jersey City 81.2 miles (131 km)

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Driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Jersey City 68.87 miles (111 km)

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Driving distance from Vineland, NJ to Jersey City 118.06 miles (190 km)

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Driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Jersey City 6.61 miles (11 km)

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Driving distance from Brick, NJ to Jersey City 60.77 miles (98 km)

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Driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Jersey City 15.06 miles (24 km)

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Driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Jersey City 10.63 miles (17 km)

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Driving distance from Edison, NJ to Jersey City 29.34 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Jersey City 10.35 miles (17 km)

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