Jersey City to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71 miles 114.3 km · straight line
84.3 miles actual route 135.7 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Jersey City to New Haven, Connecticut is 71 miles (114.3 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located NE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.3 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 350.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM