How far is Jersey City, NJ from Allentown, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Allentown, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Allentown.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
42.5 mi · 50 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Waker Street
45 m · 3 sec · Waker Street
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Turn left onto Maiden Lane
6 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Allentown.
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
42.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Allentown?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Jersey City and 27.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Allentown
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1778900, -74.5834900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allentown (-74.58349, 40.17789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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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