How far is Jersey City, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Society Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Society Hill.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Spring Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
2003 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Metlars Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane
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Turn right onto South Randolphville Road
728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Colson Court
56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Society Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
5.22 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Society Hill?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Jersey City and 15.3 miles from Society Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Rahway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.68 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Society Hill
Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,829 |
| Coordinates | 40.5339900, -74.4579300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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