Jersey City to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1276.3 miles 2054 km · straight line
1531.6 miles estimated 2464.8 km · driving distance
30h 49min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Jersey City to Longview, Texas is 1276.3 miles (2054 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1531.6 miles, taking about 30h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Longview, Texas in Texas.

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 Longview, Texas. 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 Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 49min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 59min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~40h 4min $184–$536* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 425 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients