Fort Worth to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1396.4 miles 2247.3 km · straight line
1578.2 miles actual route 2539.8 km · driving distance
28h 44min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Jersey City?

The distance from Fort Worth to Jersey City is 1396.4 miles (2247.3 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1578.2 miles, taking about 28h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 44min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 29min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~37h 21min $189–$552* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 465 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM