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

The driving distance from Fairview, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.58 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.53 mi
39.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.58 mi
Kilometers
63.69 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Fairview
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Jersey City
20.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    59 m ยท 8 sec ยท Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    7.5 mi ยท 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft ยท 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft ยท 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi ยท 14 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

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

    2199 ft ยท 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    655 ft ยท 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2500 ft ยท 1 min

  10. 10

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

    673 ft ยท 16 sec

  11. 11

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

    2694 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi ยท 18 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

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

    2138 ft ยท 59 sec

  15. 15

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

    98 m ยท 8 sec

  16. 16

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

    1290 ft ยท 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km ยท 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft ยท 52 sec ยท Duncan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m ยท 14 sec ยท Olean Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi ยท 35%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi ยท 27%
Lincoln Highway
1.49 mi ยท 4%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.06 mi ยท 3%
I 95
1.01 mi ยท 3%
US 1 Truck North
0.73 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi ยท 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 26m from Fairview
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Fairview and 20.1 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.48 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3731600, -74.0868100
Altitude33
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: (-74.086762, 40.373177)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L ยท about $6.01
Round trip
$12.03
2.8 gal ยท 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $6.01 $12.03
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.83 $13.66
Premium $5.18 $7.24 $14.49
Diesel $6.32 $8.84 $17.69

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Jersey City. The current time is 16:22:37.

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.