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The 9 Best Day Trips from Jersey City

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Jersey City, United States, led by Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island. The closest is Gravesend, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jersey City at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Queens	21 km E	30 min	Half-day trip
The Bronx	22 km NE	35 min	Half-day trip
Staten Island	19 km S	30 min	Half-day trip
Paterson	22 km N	35 min	Half-day trip
Sheepshead Bay	19 km SE	30 min	Half-day trip
North Stamford	64 km NE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Gravesend	17 km SE	25 min	Half-day trip
Waterbury	126 km NE	2 hr	Full-day trip
Toms River	87 km S	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Jersey City

1
Queens, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car21 km east of Jersey City1 hr round trip
Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.
Also nearby: Jamaica, East New York, Corona.
2
The Bronx, United States
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Jersey City1 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Also nearby: Yonkers, Washington Heights, Fordham.
3
Staten Island, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car19 km south of Jersey City1 hr round trip
4
Paterson, United States
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car22 km north of Jersey City1 hr 10 min round trip
5
Sheepshead Bay, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car19 km south-east of Jersey City1 hr round trip
6
North Stamford, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Jersey City2 hr 30 min round trip
7
Gravesend, United States
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km south-east of Jersey City50 min round trip
8
Waterbury, United States
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Jersey City4 hr round trip
9
Toms River, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Jersey City2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jersey City to Queens

A realistic pace for Queens, 21 km from Jersey City. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Jersey City
09:00Arrive in Queens (30 min drive)
09:15Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene
11:15Lunch
12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Queens
15:00Head back to Jersey City
15:30Home in Jersey City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jersey City?: The best day trips from Jersey City are Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Paterson, Sheepshead Bay. The closest is Gravesend, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jersey City?: Gravesend is the closest, 17 km south-east of Jersey City, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jersey City?: 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Jersey City: Gravesend (25 min), Staten Island (30 min), Sheepshead Bay (30 min), Queens (30 min), The Bronx (35 min), Paterson (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Jersey City for a day out?: Queens is the largest city in day-trip range, 21 km east of Jersey City and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jersey City?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.

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