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

The driving distance from Willingboro, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
70 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.85 mi
102.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70 mi
Kilometers
112.65 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Willingboro
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willingboro
2026-05-12T20:06
Arrive Jersey City
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willingboro
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Willingboro
34.9 mi
00h 37m
To Jersey City
35 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodlane Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Woodlane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Irick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Irick Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  11. 11

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willingboro 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
61.5 mi · 88%
Woodlane Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 2%
Irick Road
0.9 mi · 1%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 37m from Willingboro
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willingboro 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 Willingboro to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Willingboro and 35 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willingboro and Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willingboro and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.75 km).

Willingboro

#1 Willingboro

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population32,014
Coordinates40.0278900, -74.8690500
Altitude11
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: East River Drive (-74.86919, 40.027936)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Willingboro and Jersey City. The current time is 20:06:04.

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.