How far is Haledon, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Haledon, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haledon and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haledon and Jersey City.
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Start on Van Dyke Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Street
156 m · 24 sec · Norwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP
1357 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
9.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right 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 Haledon 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.
State Route 3
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
9.61 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Haledon and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haledon to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Haledon and 12.7 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Haledon and Rain Showers Likely near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haledon and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Haledon
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,261 |
| Coordinates | 40.9356500, -74.1862600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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