Detroit to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Jersey City?
The distance from Detroit to Jersey City is 478.6 miles (770.2 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.9 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Jersey City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator