How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Jersey City.
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Start on Hillsdale Avenue
12 m · 10 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
42 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street
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Take the ramp right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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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 Hillsdale 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.
Essex Street
Merge slight left
6.31 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hillsdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 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?
Hasbrouck Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Hillsdale and 14 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 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 $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hillsdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear near Jersey City.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).
#1 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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