Jersey City to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Minneapolis?

The distance from Jersey City to Minneapolis is 1014.5 miles (1632.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1196.7 miles, taking about 22h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 Minneapolis. 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.