Jersey City to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from New Orleans?

The distance from Jersey City to New Orleans is 1166.9 miles (1878 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1301.5 miles, taking about 24h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and New Orleans in Louisiana.

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 New Orleans. 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.