Current Date And Time In Jersey City, United States
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
10:43:43 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 264,290
District: Hudson County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Jersey City in New Jersey, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Jersey City.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Jersey City from our regional database:
| State / Region | New Jersey |
| District | Hudson County |
| Total Population | 264,290 |
| Land Area | 54.74 km² |
| Population Density | 4,828.10 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.7282° N |
| Center Longitude | -74.0776° E |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in New Jersey | #2 of 590 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Battery Park City | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bayonne | 5 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Belleville | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Borough Park | 8 | 12 | 7 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Brooklyn Heights | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chinatown | 4 | 7 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cliffside Park | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Downtown Brooklyn | 5 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| East Newark | 5 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| East Village | 5 | 8 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Fairview | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Financial District | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Geddes | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Gramercy Park | 5 | 8 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Guttenberg | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New Jersey (home state of Jersey City), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Connecticut | 127 | 204 | 110 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 99 | 160 | 86 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 161 | 260 | 140 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Maine | 438 | 706 | 381 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 138 | 222 | 120 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 226 | 363 | 196 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 261 | 421 | 227 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 50 | 80 | 43 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 389 | 626 | 338 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 166 | 268 | 144 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Jersey City's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Jersey City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New Jersey, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Jersey City (You) | New Jersey | 264,290 | — | — |
| Hoboken | New Jersey | 53,635 | 4.2 | ENE |
| Battery Park City | New York | 7,422 | 5.5 | ESE |
| West Village | New York | 32,518 | 5.8 | E |
| Tribeca | New York | 7,811 | 5.9 | ESE |
| New York City | New York | 8,804,190 | 6.2 | ESE |
| Financial District | New York | 60,976 | 6.2 | ESE |
| Geddes | New York | — | 6.3 | ESE |
| Weehawken | New Jersey | 14,104 | 6.7 | NE |
| Harrison | New Jersey | 15,474 | 6.9 | WNW |
| Chinatown | New York | 90,000 | 7.0 | E |
How does Jersey City rank within New Jersey? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Jersey City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Newark | 281,944 |
| Jersey City ⭐ | 264,290 |
| Paterson | 147,754 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 |
| Edison | 102,548 |
| Trenton | 89,620 |
| Toms River | 88,791 |
| Clifton | 86,334 |
| Camden | 76,119 |
| Brick | 76,021 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Wyckoff | 17,113.00 |
| West Milford | 208.02 |
| Vineland | 178.79 |
| Estell Manor | 142.70 |
| Millville | 115.25 |
| Hammonton | 107.01 |
| Toms River | 105.73 |
| Hardwick | 98.22 |
| Bridgewater | 84.20 |
| Blairstown | 82.11 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Union City | 20,830.12 |
| Guttenberg | 18,814.52 |
| Vincentown | 16,226.32 |
| West New York | 15,513.37 |
| Hoboken | 10,294.63 |
| Cliffside Park | 9,982.73 |
| Passaic | 8,472.59 |
| Irvington | 8,079.45 |
| East Newark | 7,518.75 |
| Fairview | 6,598.63 |
Newark Liberty International Airport IATA: EWR 9 km (6 mi) from Jersey City |
Jersey City sits inside New Jersey, United States and ranks #2 of 590 cities in New Jersey by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Jersey City and the countries closest to Jersey City by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Jersey City, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Jersey City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New Jersey, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Jersey City — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Jersey City table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New Jersey by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Jersey City and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Jersey City map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Jersey City will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Jersey City to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jersey City. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New Jersey city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Jersey City ranks #2 of 590 cities in New Jersey by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jersey City is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 9 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.