Jackson, New Jersey to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.9 miles 127 km · straight line
95.4 miles actual route 153.5 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, New Jersey from New York?

The distance from Jackson, New Jersey to New York is 78.9 miles (127 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Jackson, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.4 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, New Jersey in New Jersey and New York in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, New Jersey and New York. 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 Jackson, New Jersey to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, New Jersey & New York

Quick Facts

Jackson, New Jersey
39.78°N, 74.86°W
America/New_York
37m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 315.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM