Day trip from Baltimore to Jersey City
Jersey City lies 269 km (167 mi) north-east of Baltimore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 269 km (167 mi) apart, Jersey City is a realistic day trip from Baltimore: about 4 h 22 min each way by road.
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| Baltimore | Jersey City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 585,708 | 264,290 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 21201–21298 | 07097–07399 |
What to see in Jersey City
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 4,441,988 | 2017 |
The busiest is Statue of Liberty National Monument at 4,441,988 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Jersey City
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Staying in Jersey City
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Common questions
How far is Jersey City from Baltimore?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Baltimore; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Jersey City by road?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baltimore and Jersey City?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.