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

The driving distance from Westampton, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
67.83 mi
01h 07m
Flight
62.47 mi
100.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.47 mi
Kilometers
100.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Westampton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westampton
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Jersey City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westampton
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Westampton
33.9 mi
00h 33m
To Jersey City
33.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlane Road

    13 m · 10 sec · Woodlane Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  10. 10

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westampton 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
61.5 mi · 91%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.23 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 2%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi · 1%
US 1 North Truck
0.65 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 33m from Westampton
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westampton 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 Westampton to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Westampton and 33.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westampton and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westampton and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 62.47 mi (100.53 km).

Westampton

#1 Westampton

Township of New Jersey

Population8,671
Coordinates40.0117800, -74.8015500
Altitude18
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: CR 541 (-74.801503, 40.011809)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westampton and Jersey City. The current time is 19:37:58.

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.