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

The driving distance from Brownville, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
30.22 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.35 mi
40.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.35 mi
Kilometers
40.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.22 mi
Kilometers
48.63 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Fri, Apr 17, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Jersey City
Fri, Apr 17, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Brownville
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Jersey City
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cloister Court

    124 m · 23 sec · Cloister Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thames Drive

    730 ft · 33 sec · Thames Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottrell Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Cottrell Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    2205 ft · 44 sec · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys

    1505 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    4.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

    98 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 46%
US Highway 9
4.64 mi · 15%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 15%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi · 4%
I 95
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 20m from Brownville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brownville and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Brownville and 14.9 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brownville and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 km).

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#1 Brownville

City in New York, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates40.4006600, -74.2951500
Altitude22
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: Cloister Court (-74.295, 40.400563)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and Jersey City. The current time is 06:52:26.

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.