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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Palmyra, NJ is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.02 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.61 mi
113.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.02 mi
Kilometers
127.17 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Tue, May 26, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-26T15:17
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Jersey City
39.5 mi
00h 52m
To Palmyra
39.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

    1791 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington

    2546 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Warren Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East

  22. 22

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pavilion Avenue

    1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    44 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Street

    897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue

    1601 ft · 46 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Temple Boulevard

    959 ft · 26 sec · Temple Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Firth Lane

    24 m · 10 sec · Firth Lane

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto West 2nd Street

    50 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
52.2 mi · 66%
I 95 South
4.59 mi · 6%
Burlington Pike
4.48 mi · 6%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 4%
Broad Street
2.59 mi · 3%
Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 52m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Jersey City and 39.5 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.64 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
Palmyra

#2 Palmyra

Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population7,135
Coordinates40.0070600, -75.0282300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Palmyra (-75.02823, 40.00706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Palmyra. The current time is 15:17:27.

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.