Jersey City to New Rochelle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from New Rochelle?

The distance from Jersey City to New Rochelle is 19.1 miles (30.8 km) as the crow flies. New Rochelle is located NE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 24.9 miles, taking about 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and New Rochelle in New York.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Rochelle. 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.