Jersey City to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.1 miles 946.4 km · straight line
705.7 miles estimated 1135.7 km · driving distance
14h 12min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Jersey City to Lexington, Kentucky is 588.1 miles (946.4 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.7 miles, taking about 14h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Lexington, Kentucky. 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.

How to Get from Jersey City to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 12min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 2min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 28min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients