Austin, Texas to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1509.2 miles 2428.9 km · straight line
1740.5 miles actual route 2801 km · driving distance
31h 31min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Jersey City?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Jersey City is 1509.2 miles (2428.9 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1740.5 miles, taking about 31h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 31min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 49min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~40h 58min $209–$609* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 503 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM