Bangor to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.4 miles 625.1 km · straight line
466.1 miles estimated 750.1 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Bangor from Jersey City?

The distance from Bangor to Jersey City is 388.4 miles (625.1 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located SW of Bangor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466.1 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bangor in Maine 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bangor 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 Bangor to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bangor & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Bangor
44.80°N, 68.77°W
America/New_York
36m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients