Distance from Washington to Jersey City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Jersey City (NJ) is 201 miles or 323 kilometers or 175 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Jersey City is 218 miles (351 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 17 miles or 28 km.

Washington to Jersey City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Jersey City, NJ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Jersey City, New Jersey is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Jersey City, New Jersey is 218 miles or 351 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is 218 miles or 351 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Jersey City, New Jersey is approximately 218 miles (351 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Jersey City take?
Washington and Jersey City are 4 hours 28 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 Washington and Jersey City

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Jersey City (NJ) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Jersey City
2025-12-19, 07:14:09 EST	2025-12-19, 07:14:09 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Jersey City New Jersey, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	218 mi	351 km	189.31 nmi
Straight line distance	201 mi	323 km	175 nmi
Difference	17 mi	28 km	14 nmi

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