How far is Jersey City, NJ from Bernardsville, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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.
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Bernardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Bernardsville.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
105 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
991 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
562 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
1349 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown
1458 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 510 West: Morristown
1611 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike
3012 ft · 55 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Continue on Columbia Road
2907 ft · 57 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Normandy Parkway
3092 ft · 1 min · Normandy Parkway
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Turn slight right
111 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Madison Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Bernardsville
984 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North Maple Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Morristown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road
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Turn straight onto Olcott Square
56 m · 13 sec · Olcott Square
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Continue on Olcott Square
20 m · 2 sec · Olcott Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olcott Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Bernardsville.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Bernardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Bernardsville?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Jersey City and 16.7 miles from Bernardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Partly Sunny near Bernardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Bernardsville. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 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 Bernardsville
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,556 |
| Coordinates | 40.7187100, -74.5693200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernardsville (-74.56932, 40.71871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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