How far is Jamesburg, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?
The driving distance from Jamesburg, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamesburg and Jersey City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg and Jersey City.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
2858 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.6 mi · 38 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City
2138 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue
98 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 52 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 Jamesburg and Jersey City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamesburg to Jersey City?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Jamesburg and 19.8 miles from Jersey City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey City.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamesburg and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).
#1 Jamesburg
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.3526100, -74.4401500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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