Jersey City to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jersey City from Long Island?
The distance from Jersey City to Long Island is 47.8 miles (76.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.1 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Long Island 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 Jersey City and Long Island. 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 Jersey City to Long Island
Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Long Island
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
- You could travel this distance about 521.1 times to circle the Earth's equator