Day trip from Jersey City to Worcester
Worcester lies 255 km (158 mi) north-east of Jersey City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 255 km (158 mi) apart, Worcester is a realistic day trip from Jersey City: about 4 h 9 min each way by road.
| Jersey City | Worcester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 264,290 | 206,518 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 07097–07399 | 01601–01655 |
What to see in Worcester
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Public Library | 707,913 | 2016 |
The busiest is Worcester Public Library at 707,913 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Worcester
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Staying in Worcester
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Common questions
How far is Worcester from Jersey City?
255 km (158 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jersey City; by road roughly 311 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Worcester by road?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jersey City and Worcester?
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.