Jersey City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jersey City from Memphis?
The distance from Jersey City to Memphis is 951.4 miles (1531.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1094.4 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Memphis in Tennessee.
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 Memphis. 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 Memphis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator