Atlanta to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

744.5 miles 1198.2 km · straight line
859.9 miles actual route 1383.8 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Jersey City?

The distance from Atlanta to Jersey City is 744.5 miles (1198.2 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.9 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Jersey City in New Jersey.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Jersey City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM