How far is Port Norris, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Norris, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.29 mi
02h 27m
Flight
114.27 mi
183.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.27 mi
Kilometers
183.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.29 mi
Kilometers
219.33 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sun, May 17, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Port Norris
Sun, May 17, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Norris
2026-05-17T15:41
Arrive Jersey City
Sun, May 17, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Norris
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
Mount Holly
NJ

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

From Port Norris
64.2 mi
01h 13m
To Jersey City
72.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Norris Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
85°F
This Afternoon
Using Laurel Lake as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Norris and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    29 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1887 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mauricetown Bypass

    2 mi · 4 min · Mauricetown Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Mauricetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mauricetown-Crossway Road

    569 ft · 19 sec · Mauricetown-Crossway Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Stage Road

    1324 ft · 23 sec · New Stage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    96 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    8 mi · 12 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Wheat Road

    1243 ft · 23 sec · Wheat Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 54 North

    2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  31. 31

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  32. 32

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  35. 35

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Norris 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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
51.7 mi · 38%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 13%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 12%
South Lincoln Avenue
7.99 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.97 mi · 5%
12th Street
6.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
01h 13m from Port Norris
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Norris and Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Norris to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Port Norris and 72.1 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Holly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Holly.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

16 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Norris and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 114.27 mi (183.9 km).

Port Norris

#1 Port Norris

Census designated place

Population1,377
Coordinates39.2459500, -75.0351800
Altitude3
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: High Street (-75.03514, 39.245948)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Norris and Jersey City. The current time is 15:41:39.

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.