Driving Time from Jersey City to Philadelphia
Driving from Jersey City to Philadelphia is about 102 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 49 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Jersey City and Philadelphia are about 78 mi (126 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 102 mi (164 km), a drive of about 1 hr 49 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 78 mi / 126 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 102 mi / 164 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 49 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.342, -74.624 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Jersey City to Philadelphia is about 78 mi (126 km) in a straight line, and roughly 102 mi (164 km) by road.