How far is Glen Ridge, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Glen Ridge, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ridge and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ridge and Jersey City.
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Start on Argyle Street
50 m · 10 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
702 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belleville Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Belleville Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
143 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Rutgers Street
1241 ft · 28 sec · Rutgers Street
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Continue on Rutgers Street
42 m · 4 sec · Rutgers Street
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Continue on Belleville Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Belleville Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
1861 ft · 32 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jersey City, Bayonne
1783 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
2694 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1318 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight right onto Stockton Avenue
650 ft · 20 sec · Stockton Avenue
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Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
2392 ft · 57 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left onto Olean Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Ridge and Jersey City.
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.
Belleville Turnpike
Continue on Belleville Turnpike
4.66 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Glen Ridge and 8 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Ridge and Sunny near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ridge and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.66 km).
#1 Glen Ridge
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8053800, -74.2037600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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