How far is Scotch Plains, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scotch Plains and Jersey City is 17.11 miles (27.54 km).
Flight distance from Scotch Plains, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is 17.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scotch Plains, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey is: 19.54 miles (31.45 km) by car.
Driving from Scotch Plains to Jersey City will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24138 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°39'19"N 74°23'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.6553800 |
| Longitude | -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Jersey City is known for its diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its many attractions, such as the Liberty State Park and the Statue of
| Population | 262075 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°43'41"N 74°4'40"W |
| Latitude | 40.7281600 |
| Longitude | -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jersey City: Olean Avenue (-74.077772,40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Scotch Plains and Jersey City
The distance between Scotch Plains and Jersey City is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Scotch Plains and Jersey City. The current time is 23:16:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.61 liters (0.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scotch Plains and Jersey City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scotch Plains to Jersey City is $2.36 (diesel $3.1).
New Jersey gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $4.04 | $4.31 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.36 | $2.79 | $2.97 | $3.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scotch Plains and Jersey City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Scotch Plains 84.69 miles (136 km)
Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Scotch Plains 113.78 miles (183 km)
Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Scotch Plains 17.8 miles (29 km)
