Jersey City to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Jonesboro?

The distance from Jersey City to Jonesboro is 962.5 miles (1549 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155 miles, taking about 23h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Jonesboro in Arkansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Jersey City and Jonesboro. 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.