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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Plainfield and Jersey City is 18.47 miles (29.72 km).

Flight distance from Plainfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 18.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Plainfield, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey is: 21.41 miles (34.45 km) by car.

Driving from Plainfield to Jersey City will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Plainfield

A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library.

Population 50011
GPS Coordinates 40°38'1"N 74°24'27"W
Latitude 40.6337100
Longitude -74.4073700
Altitude 34
Country United States
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#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Jersey City is known for its diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its many attractions, such as the Liberty State Park and the Statue of

Population 262075
GPS Coordinates 40°43'41"N 74°4'40"W
Latitude 40.7281600
Longitude -74.0776400
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Plainfield and Jersey City

The distance between Plainfield and Jersey City is 34 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Jersey City. The current time is 09:07:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.86 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Jersey City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Jersey City is $2.59 (diesel $3.39).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $2.59 $3.05 $3.26 $3.39

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plainfield and Jersey City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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