Distance from Manhattan to Jersey City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Jersey City (NJ) is 5 miles or 8 kilometers or 4 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Jersey City is 5 miles (9 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 0 miles or 1 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Jersey City is 5 miles or 8 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Jersey City, is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Jersey City?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ is 0 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Jersey City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Jersey City, NJ
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Jersey City, NJ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Jersey City, New Jersey is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Jersey City, New Jersey is 5 miles or 9 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ is 5 miles or 9 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Jersey City, New Jersey is approximately 5 miles (9 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Jersey City, NJ?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Jersey City take?
Manhattan and Jersey City are 0 hours 15 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Jersey City

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Jersey City (NJ) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Jersey City
2025-12-15, 20:59:32 EST2025-12-15, 20:59:32 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Jersey City New Jersey, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Jersey City, NJ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 5 mi 9 km 4.34 nmi
Straight line distance 5 mi 8 km 4 nmi
Difference 0 mi 1 km 0 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Jersey City Details

Jersey City is located in New Jersey, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 41.4'' Longitude: W 74° 4' 39.5''
Latitude40.72816
Longitude-74.07764
StateNew Jersey
Nearest airports to Jersey City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Jersey City, NJ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 0 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 0 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 7 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 5 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 4 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 3 minutes