Akron to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.1 miles 629.4 km · straight line
469.3 miles estimated 755.3 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Jersey City?

The distance from Akron to Jersey City is 391.1 miles (629.4 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.3 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Jersey City in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Jersey City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients