Jersey City to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jersey City from Poughkeepsie?
The distance from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie is 68.2 miles (109.7 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located N of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.2 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Poughkeepsie in New York.
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. 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 Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie
Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Poughkeepsie
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
- You could travel this distance about 365.3 times to circle the Earth's equator