How far is New Egypt, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from New Egypt, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
62 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.49 mi
82.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.49 mi
Kilometers
82.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in New Egypt
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Egypt
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Egypt
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
Milltown
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From New Egypt
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To Jersey City
32.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Egypt and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Holmes Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Holmes Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Burlington Path Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · Burlington Path Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Forked River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Forked River Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharon Station Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Sharon Station Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Station Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Sharon Station Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Herbert Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    37.8 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  15. 15

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Egypt 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
37.8 mi · 61%
Sharon Station Road
3.99 mi · 6%
Old York Road
3.67 mi · 6%
Holmes Mill Road
2.88 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
Evergreen Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

37.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milltown
00h 37m from New Egypt
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Egypt and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Egypt to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Milltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from New Egypt and 32.8 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Egypt and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Milltown

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Egypt and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 51.49 mi (82.87 km).

New Egypt

#1 New Egypt

Census designated place

Population2,512
Coordinates40.0676100, -74.5307100
Altitude21
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: Main Street (-74.53071, 40.067659)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Egypt and Jersey City. The current time is 03:20:23.

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.