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

The driving distance from Brookdale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.46 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.14 mi
14.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.14 mi
Kilometers
14.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.46 mi
Kilometers
24.88 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Tue, Nov 10, 11:08 AM EST
Return by in Brookdale
Tue, Nov 10, 11:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookdale
2026-11-10T10:43
Arrive Jersey City
Tue, Nov 10, 11:08 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookdale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Brookdale
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Jersey City
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Irwin Place

    144 m · 24 sec · Irwin Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Passaic Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    867 ft · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    661 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    8.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 3

  8. 8

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookdale 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 3
8.1 mi · 52%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 21%
West Passaic Avenue
0.93 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.57 mi · 4%
Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 3

Merge slight left onto State Route 3

8.1 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 12m from Brookdale
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookdale and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Brookdale and 8.6 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookdale and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.1 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 7.1 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 7.2 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 7.1 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 9.14 mi (14.71 km).

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#1 Brookdale

Brookdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8337100, -74.1829200
Altitude53
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: Irwin Place (-74.182481, 40.833867)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.46
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $2.23 $4.46
Mid-grade $4.69 $2.58 $5.16
Premium $5.00 $2.75 $5.50
Diesel $6.30 $3.46 $6.93

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookdale and Jersey City. The current time is 10:43:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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