Huntsville, Alabama to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Jersey City?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Jersey City is 799.5 miles (1286.6 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.3 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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.