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

The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
77.03 mi
01h 24m
Flight
69.57 mi
111.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.57 mi
Kilometers
111.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.96 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Tue, May 5, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorestown
2026-05-05T00:18
Arrive Jersey City
Tue, May 5, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorestown
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 Moorestown
38.5 mi
00h 42m
To Jersey City
38.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    58 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street

    63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    2438 ft · 43 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorestown 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
61.5 mi · 80%
I 295 North
7.03 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
Mount Holly Road
0.74 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 42m from Moorestown
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moorestown and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 38.5 miles from Moorestown and 38.5 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moorestown and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

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 Moorestown and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 69.57 mi (111.96 km).

Moorestown

#1 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
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: (-74.942731, 39.96716)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorestown and Jersey City. The current time is 00:18:11.

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.