Aurora, Illinois to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

744.4 miles 1198 km · straight line
893.3 miles estimated 1437.6 km · driving distance
17h 58min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Jersey City?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Jersey City is 744.4 miles (1198 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located E of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 893.3 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 58min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 34min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 21min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients