Jersey City to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Petersburg?

The distance from Jersey City to Petersburg is 301.1 miles (484.6 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.4 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Petersburg in Virginia.

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 Petersburg. 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.