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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.53 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.03 mi
38.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.13 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-22T08:23
Arrive Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
15.2 mi
00h 23m
To Society Hill
15.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    2003 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Colson Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
11 mi · 36%
I 287 North
5.81 mi · 19%
US 1 South
4.87 mi · 16%
US 1 Truck South
3.31 mi · 11%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 7%
Washington Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 23m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

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).

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
Society Hill

#2 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Society Hill. The current time is 08:23:03.

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.