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

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Williamstown, NJ is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
96.7 mi
02h 04m
Flight
86.76 mi
139.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.7 mi
Kilometers
155.62 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Wed, May 6, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-06T18:42
Arrive Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Robbinsville
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
48.3 mi
01h 02m
To Williamstown
48.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1579 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Taunton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sicklerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sicklerville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    11 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    40 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 71%
NJ 73 South
12.5 mi · 13%
Williamstown Road
4.12 mi · 4%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 3%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 2%
Taunton Road
1.67 mi · 2%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsville
01h 02m from Jersey City
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Jersey City and 48.3 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jersey City and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville

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 Robbinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 10 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 10 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

11 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

11 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

34 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.62 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
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,567
Coordinates39.6862300, -74.9951700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Williamstown (-74.99517, 39.68623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Williamstown. The current time is 18:42:38.

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.