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

The driving distance from Finderne, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.56 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.58 mi
46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.44 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:48 PM EST
Return by in Finderne
Sat, Nov 7, 12:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Finderne
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Jersey City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:48 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Finderne
9:30 PM EST
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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Finderne
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Jersey City
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    86 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Finderne Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Finderne Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

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

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1330 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    1452 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

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

    2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Duncan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Finderne 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 35%
Finderne Avenue
11.8 mi · 31%
US 1-9 North
2.55 mi · 7%
US 1
1.95 mi · 5%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 3%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 2%
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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 23m from Finderne
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Finderne and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Finderne and 20.8 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Finderne and Heavy Rain near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Finderne and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 28.58 mi (46 km).

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#1 Finderne

Finderne is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5631600, -74.5776600
Altitude27
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: East Main Street (-74.57767, 40.563119)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $5.04 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $6.33 $8.42 $16.85

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Finderne and Jersey City. The current time is 23:00:59.

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.