Jersey City to Wolcott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.2 miles 132.3 km · straight line
102.8 miles estimated 165.4 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Wolcott?

The distance from Jersey City to Wolcott is 82.2 miles (132.3 km) as the crow flies. Wolcott is located NE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.8 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Wolcott in Connecticut.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Wolcott. 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 Wolcott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Wolcott

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Wolcott
41.60°N, 72.99°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 302.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients