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

The driving distance from Farmingdale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.05 mi
59.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.13 mi
Kilometers
85.51 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Sat, Jul 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Farmingdale
Sat, Jul 18, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingdale
2026-07-17T23:02
Arrive Jersey City
Sat, Jul 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingdale
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Farmingdale
24.9 mi
00h 30m
To Jersey City
28.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    43 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

    1649 ft · 33 sec · Asbury Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Asbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Asbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Tinton Falls Road

    3056 ft · 1 min · Tinton Falls Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    33 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    37 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    64 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  13. 13

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

    2060 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    673 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  22. 22

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

    2138 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

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

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  26. 26

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingdale 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 26%
NJ 18 North
11.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 9
7.01 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway
4.57 mi · 9%
Tinton Falls Road
4.16 mi · 8%
Asbury Road
1.57 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 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 30m from Farmingdale
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Smoke leaving Farmingdale and Areas Of Smoke near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Farmingdale and 28.2 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Farmingdale and Areas Of Smoke near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 37.05 mi (59.62 km).

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#1 Farmingdale

Farmingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1965000, -74.1684800
Altitude24
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: Main Street (-74.168529, 40.196475)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 · Jul 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmingdale and Jersey City. The current time is 23:02:58.

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.