How far is Palmyra, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Palmyra, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Jersey City.
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Start on West 2nd Street
50 m · 15 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Temple Boulevard
1037 ft · 30 sec · Temple Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue
1601 ft · 51 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Lafayette Street
990 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Pavilion Avenue
2068 ft · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Warren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike
115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
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Keep slight right
54.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
2138 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
98 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left onto Olean Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and Jersey City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
Keep slight right
54.8 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Palmyra and 42.4 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.64 km).
#1 Palmyra
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 7,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0070600, -75.0282300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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