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

1368.8 miles 2202.9 km · straight line
1546.4 miles actual route 2488.7 km · driving distance
28h 8min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Jersey City?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Jersey City is 1368.8 miles (2202.9 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1546.4 miles, taking about 28h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 8min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 46min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~36h 34min $186–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM