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

Fastest route

To travel from Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 to Jersey City, New Jersey, the recommended route is via US-22 E and US-1 N/US-9 N, covering a distance of approximately 22.4 miles (36 kilometers). The estimated travel time is about 33 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head northeast on South Ave toward 1st St.
  2. Pass by 7-Eleven (on the left in 1.1 mi).
  3. Turn left onto Crossway Pl.
  4. Turn left onto W Dudley Ave.
  5. Turn left onto Mountain Ave.
  6. Continue on US-22 E.
  7. Take US-1 N/US-9 N to Marin Blvd in Jersey City.
  8. Continue straight to stay on US-22 E.
  9. Use the left lane to take the ramp to US-1 Express N/US-9 Express N.
  10. Keep left to continue on NJ-139 E.
  11. Follow Marin Blvd to your destination.
  12. Turn right onto Marin Blvd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your trip during off-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic and reduce travel time.
  • 🗺️ Use a GPS navigation app or map to stay on the right track throughout your journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip, especially for longer distances.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on road closures or construction work that might affect your route.
  • ☕ Take a short break if the journey is long to stretch your legs and refresh yourself.
  • 📱Keep a car charger handy to ensure your phone stays charged for communication and navigation.
  • 🚙 Carpool with friends or colleagues to share the ride and reduce your environmental impact.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.91 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.91 mi
Kilometers
33.65 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Tue, May 26, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fanwood
Tue, May 26, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanwood
2026-05-26T03:09
Arrive Jersey City
Tue, May 26, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fanwood
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Fanwood
11.5 mi
00h 18m
To Jersey City
9.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Martine Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Martine Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3212 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Providence Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Frontage Road

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck North, I 95, NJTP: Jersey City, New Jersey Turnpike

    1452 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1, US 9 North

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fanwood 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 64%
US 1-9 North
2.55 mi · 12%
US 1
1.95 mi · 9%
New Providence Road
1.1 mi · 5%
North Martine Avenue
0.68 mi · 3%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7.77 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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 18m from Fanwood
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fanwood and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Fanwood and 9.4 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fanwood and Partly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.4 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 13.5 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 4.8 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 13.5 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 km).

Fanwood

#1 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
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: South Avenue (-74.383524, 40.640998)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fanwood and Jersey City. The current time is 03:09:48.

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.