Charlotte to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

529.8 miles 852.7 km · straight line
619.7 miles actual route 997.3 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Jersey City?

The distance from Charlotte to Jersey City is 529.8 miles (852.7 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.7 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM