Jersey City to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

907.5 miles 1460.5 km · straight line
1089 miles estimated 1752.6 km · driving distance
21h 54min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Jersey City to Tuscaloosa is 907.5 miles (1460.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1089 miles, taking about 21h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 54min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 17min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 28min $131–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients