Jersey City to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.6 miles 493.5 km · straight line
383.3 miles estimated 616.9 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Jersey City to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 306.6 miles (493.5 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located NW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.3 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Jersey City is in New Jersey, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients