How far is Crandon Lakes, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Crandon Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crandon Lakes and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crandon Lakes and Jersey City.
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Start on Lower Lake West
30 m · 6 sec · Lower Lake West
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Turn right onto Lone Pine Trail
64 m · 11 sec · Lone Pine Trail
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Turn right onto Minisink Road
605 ft · 32 sec · Minisink Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Copeley Road
2599 ft · 2 min · Copeley Road
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Turn right onto Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
3 mi · 4 min · Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Halsey Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Halsey Road
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Turn right onto Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road
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Continue on Halsey Road
1 mi · 2 min · Halsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hampton House Road
2533 ft · 51 sec · Hampton House Road
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Turn left onto Morris Farm Lafayette Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Morris Farm Lafayette Road
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Newark, Belleville, Prudential Center
1224 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto McCarter Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Highway
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1801 ft · 36 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
2267 ft · 45 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left onto Olean Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crandon Lakes and Jersey City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Crandon Lakes 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 Crandon Lakes to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Crandon Lakes and 29.5 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crandon Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Rockaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crandon Lakes and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 48.29 mi (77.72 km).
#1 Crandon Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.1242600, -74.8398900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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