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

The driving distance from Landing, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.23 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.06 mi
53.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.14 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM EST
Return by in Landing
Sat, Nov 7, 1:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landing
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Jersey City
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Landing
9:30 PM EST
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
East Hanover
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Landing
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To Jersey City
19.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center

    1224 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McCarter Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1801 ft · 36 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ferry Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 42%
Essex Freeway
13.5 mi · 34%
Lincoln Highway
1.54 mi · 4%
Ferry Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.85 mi · 2%
McCarter Highway
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 24m from Landing
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Landing and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Landing and 19.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Landing and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hanover, 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 East Hanover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landing and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.21 km).

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#1 Landing

Landing is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9051000, -74.6651600
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 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
Start: Landing Road (-74.665102, 40.905043)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.30
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.65 $11.30
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.52 $13.04
Premium $5.04 $6.95 $13.91
Diesel $6.33 $8.74 $17.48

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Landing and Jersey City. The current time is 23:58:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.