Indianapolis to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.8 miles 1032.8 km · straight line
707.3 miles actual route 1138.3 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Jersey City?

The distance from Indianapolis to Jersey City is 641.8 miles (1032.8 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.3 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM