How far is Bergenfield, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Bergenfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.13 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.4 mi
23.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.4 mi
Kilometers
23.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.13 mi
Kilometers
27.57 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Wed, May 6, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Bergenfield
Wed, May 6, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bergenfield
2026-05-06T20:59
Arrive Jersey City
Wed, May 6, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bergenfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
NJ

Town in Connecticut

From Bergenfield
8.3 mi
00h 17m
To Jersey City
8.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bergenfield and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bergenfield and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Portland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City

    2353 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bergenfield and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.55 mi · 21%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 19%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 11%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 6%
NJ 3
0.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

3.55 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 17m from Bergenfield
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bergenfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bergenfield to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Bergenfield and 8.9 miles from Jersey City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bergenfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bergenfield and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.18 km).

Bergenfield

#1 Bergenfield

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population27,371
Coordinates40.9276000, -73.9973600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Avenue (-73.997409, 40.927605)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bergenfield and Jersey City. The current time is 20:59:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.