Jersey City to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1579.7 miles 2542.3 km · straight line
1818.6 miles actual route 2926.7 km · driving distance
32h 58min estimated drive time
$175 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from San Antonio?

The distance from Jersey City to San Antonio is 1579.7 miles (2542.3 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1818.6 miles, taking about 32h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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.

How to Get from Jersey City to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 58min $175 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 34min $145–$273* Budget
Train ~42h 51min $218–$637* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM