Jersey City to Nantucket: Road Trip Guide & Distance

209.3 miles 336.8 km · straight line
261.6 miles estimated 421 km · driving distance
5h 16min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Nantucket?

The distance from Jersey City to Nantucket is 209.3 miles (336.8 km) as the crow flies. Nantucket is located ENE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 261.6 miles, taking about 5h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Nantucket in Massachusetts.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Nantucket. 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 Nantucket

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 16min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 19min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~5h 0min $31–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Nantucket

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Nantucket
41.28°N, 70.10°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 119 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients