how far is tel aviv from jerusalem

The distance from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is about 54 km (around 33–34 miles) in a straight line , and roughly 66–68 km (about 41–42 miles) by road via Highway 1.

Quick Scoop

• Straight-line (“as the crow flies”) distance: about 54 km / 33–34 miles.

• Typical driving distance (Highway 1): about 66–68 km / 41–42 miles.

• Usual drive time: roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.

You can think of it as two cities that are quite close: just a bit under an hour’s drive in normal conditions.