Distance from Philadelphia to Jersey City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Jersey City (NJ) is 79 miles or 127 kilometers or 69 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Jersey City is 88 miles (142 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 9 miles or 15 km.

Philadelphia to Jersey City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jersey City, New Jersey is 88 miles or 142 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ is 88 miles or 142 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jersey City, New Jersey is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Jersey City take?
Philadelphia and Jersey City are 1 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Philadelphia and Jersey City

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Jersey City (NJ) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Jersey City
2026-04-01, 05:43:39 EDT	2026-04-01, 05:43:39 EDT

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Jersey City New Jersey, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	88 mi	142 km	76.42 nmi
Straight line distance	79 mi	127 km	69 nmi
Difference	9 mi	15 km	7 nmi

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