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

The driving distance from Englewood, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
15.68 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.64 mi
20.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.64 mi
Kilometers
20.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.23 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Mon, Jun 1, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Englewood
Mon, Jun 1, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood
2026-06-01T14:40
Arrive Jersey City
Mon, Jun 1, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Englewood
10:00 PM EDT
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
North Bergen
NJ

Township in Hudson County, New Jersey

From Englewood
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Jersey City
8.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Palisade Avenue

    1707 ft · 1 min · East Palisade Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dana Place

    2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South

    1220 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

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

    2353 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

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

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Englewood 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
3.62 mi · 23%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.55 mi · 23%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 20%
Broad Avenue
0.9 mi · 6%
NJ 3
0.83 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

3.62 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bergen
00h 13m from Englewood
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Englewood and Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

North Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Englewood and 8.2 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bergen

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 North Bergen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.5 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 6.8 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 9.3 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 6.8 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 North Bergen.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.34 km).

Englewood

#1 Englewood

City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,278
Coordinates40.8928800, -73.9726400
Altitude14
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: E. Palisade Avenue (-73.972808, 40.892713)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
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
2.09 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood and Jersey City. The current time is 14:40:03.

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.