Jersey City to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Milwaukee?

The distance from Jersey City to Milwaukee is 730.1 miles (1175 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located WNW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 875.9 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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.