Jersey City to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from New Bern?

The distance from Jersey City to New Bern is 420.6 miles (676.9 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located SSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.7 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and New Bern in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and New Bern. 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.